Cranberry fool with Grand Marnier whipped cream delivers huge cranberry flavor in a five-ingredient, five-minutes-to-make package. This is a great recipe to have on hand when you need a quick and impressive dessert.
1cupsmooth cranberry sauce(make sure to puree it or run it through a food mill. You don't want it chunky)
6oz3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2Tablespoonspowdered sugar
1TablespoonGrand Marnier or other orange liqueur(sub 2 drops orange oil or about 1 teaspoon orange zest to keep it non-alcoholic)
small pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
Stir the cranberry sauce (or jam) really well to loosen it up.
Whip the cream, powdered sugar, liqueur and salt together to medium to medium-stiff peaks.
Scrape the cranberry sauce into the bowl with the cream. Fold together 2 or 3 times, keeping some bright white and bright red streaks of cream and cranberry sauce showing.
Spoon into decorative glasses.
Chill for up to 4 days before serving.
Notes
You don't really have to chill this before serving, so this also makes a perfect last minute dessert.If you prefer not to use alcohol, you may sub a drop or two of orange oil or 1/8 teaspoon orange extract for the Grand Marnier.Nutritional Information based on 8 servings.Try my cranberry raspberry jam here.