Introduction
This is a surprisingly amazing pie. I didn’t think I would particularly like this pie given the description, however, it’s arguably the best one in all of Dessert Person. The mousse is incredible and the speculoos pie crust is brilliant. I can guarantee you that this pie will exceed your expectations. Be warned though, it is far more difficult and time-consuming than the recipe suggests.
Recipe Outline
| Recipe: Recipe Review: Cranberry-Pomegranate Mousse Pie | Special Equipment: 9 Inch Pie Plate, Stand Mixer |
| Source: Dessert Person | Time: 7 Hours |
| Author: Claire Saffitz | Difficulty: 3/5 |
| Type: Dessert (Baking) | Score: ★★★★★ |
Making The Pie Crust
Tip: We made the crust twice, followed the recipe exactly, and in each case the crust didn’t quite cover the whole pie plate (we double checked the measurement). This seems to be a recurring theme for most pie crusts in Dessert Person. Consider scaling up the recipe. It’s not a big deal if your crust doesn’t come up quite all of the way though – just apply less of the mousse.
Making The Cranberry Compote
Tip 1: Consider using a medium pan instead of a small pan, as recommended. This will reduce the amount of time you need to spend cooking and make it less likely to boil over.
Tip 2: The cranberries will start to burst as shown in the second picture. As cooking continues they will eventually cook away to almost nothing – just keep going. Likewise, the mixture will eventually get thick and jammy (don’t worry, just keep going!).We found it took about 20-25 minutes once we reached a boil.
Making The Mousse
Tip: Use a separate, smaller pan for the gelatin. Start on the whipped cream and gelatin about 10-15 minutes after the compote has been in the fridge.
Candying The Cranberries
Tip: Make the candied cranberries about an hour before you plan to serve.
Assembling The Pie
Final Product
Key Takeaways
- The best time to make this is when you have fresh cranberries (fall or winter).
- The recipe is a bit more difficult and much more time consuming than listed in the book. Plan out each step in advance before doing it.
- Final Score: 5/5 – Despite all of the work, this was an absolutely incredible pie and perhaps the best pie in dessert person. Give this one a try, but make sure to use all of the proper ingredients and take your time doing it!
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