This delicious cranberry raspberry pie is a creamy mousse pie with two favorite flavors, cranberry and raspberry. An easy, no-bake, mousse pie perfect for the holiday season.
If you love fruit pies and the cool, creamy goodness of Cool Whip, then I have a recipe you’re going to love. This pie is a fruity, fluffy, whipped dream that everyone always loves. I say that from experience because it’s been in my recipe rotation for a few years now. It’s super easy to make, and it’s absolutely delicious. This pie is simple enough for a weeknight dessert but tasty and pretty enough to be served at parties and holiday gatherings. Whatever the occasion, this pie always works. I’ve served it at everything from baby showers to Christmas dinner. The best part is that the leftovers – assuming you have any – are just as good the next day!
Cranberry Raspberry Pie
This delicious pie is everything you’ve ever loved in a sweet treat. It’s a semi-homemade dessert that’s as easy as it is delicious, which makes it perfect for any event. A chocolate pie crust is topped with a delicious filling of Cool Whip, raspberry Jello, cranberry juice and cranberry sauce to create a cool, sweet, and tangy dessert that’s loaded with the classic flavor combination of berries and chocolate. It’s the kind of recipe that everyone always oohs and aahs over, and you’ll be able to whip it up in no time. It doesn’t get better than that!
Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Raspberry Pie
- It’s a no-bake pie that only takes a few simple ingredients.
- It’s both sweet and tart, and it’s the perfect pie for holidays, potlucks, after-dinner dessert and family reunions.
- And, it’s a simple, festive recipe that everyone will enjoy.
Cranberry Raspberry Pie Tips and Variations
This delicious pie is quite easy to make, but there are a couple of things to remember that you might not think of if it’s your first time making it. I have some variations that I think are pretty great, too!
Tips
- An electric mixer is the best way to make this pie unless you really want an arm workout.
- Be sure not to let your pie mixture setup in the refrigerator while it’s thickening.
- Be sure to get jellied cranberry sauce for this recipe and not whole berry sauce.
Variations
- You can use a plain graham cracker crust if you like.
- Use your favorite fruity Jello to combine with the cranberry sauce.
What to Serve with Cranberry Raspberry Pie
This delicious, sweet, and tangy dessert is perfect with just about anything. Serve it as a dessert with any family meal or bring it to parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Cranberry Raspberry Pie FAQ
The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about this delicious dessert recipe.
When are cranberries in season?
These tart berries are in season from October through December, but since you’re using canned cranberry sauce, this pie is always available!
What is the #1 pie in the USA?
Apple pie is the favorite among Americans, with 12% marking it as a favorite.
What is cranberry raspberry pie?
It’s a semi-homemade mousse pie. Rather than using heavy whipping cream, this pie uses Cool Whip to create the mousse texture.
Can you freeze cranberry raspberry mousse pie?
Absolutely. This pie freezes incredibly well and will remain fresh for up to 3 months in the freezer.
How to Store Leftover Cranberry Raspberry Pie
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, transfer it to an airtight, freezer-safe container or wrap it in its original dish in a double layer of clingwrap and a layer of foil for up to 3 months.
Cranberry Raspberry Pie Ingredients
It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe. You’ll find them all easily at your local grocery store.
- Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
- Raspberry flavored gelatin
- Cranberry sauce
- Cool whip
- Chocolate pie crust
How to Make Cranberry Raspberry Pie
Making this pie is a very straightforward affair. It only takes a few simple steps and a few minutes.
Step 1: Combine Cranberry Juice and Jello
Bring cranberry juice to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Then, remove it from the heat and stir in the raspberry Jello, mixing until it’s dissolved.
Step 2: Add the Cranberry Sauce
Using an electric mixer, beat the cranberry sauce for a minute on high. Then, add it to the Jello mixture, stir it to combine, and let it chill in the refrigerator for 2 ½ hours to thicken. DO NOT let it set.
Step 3: Add the Cool Whip
Fold the Cool Whip into the cranberry mixture.
Step 4: Fill the Crust and Chill
Spoon the mixture into the chocolate pie crust. You may have a little extra filling. Just enjoy that with a spoon! Cover and chill until firmly set.
Try This Delicious Cranberry Raspberry Pie Today
This creamy, whipped dream of a dessert is loaded with sweet, fruity flavor and the light, fluffy taste and texture of Cool Whip. It all comes together in a chocolate crust to create an absolutely decadent pie that looks and tastes like so much more work than it actually is. Give this delicious pie a try, and I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again.
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Cranberry Raspberry Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ocean Spray® Cranberry Juice Cocktail
- 3 ounce raspberry flavored gelatin
- 14 ounce jellied cranberry sauce
- 8 ounce cool whip
- 9 inch chocolate pie crust
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, over medium high heat, bring cranberry juice to a boil.
- Remove from heat and dissolve raspberry gelatin into cranberry juice.
- Using an electric mixer, beat cranberry sauce for a minute on high.
- Add cranberry sauce into gelatin mixture, stir to combine and place in the refrigerator for 2½ hours to chill and thicken, but not set.
- Add cool whip and fold into the cranberry mixture.
- Spoon into the prepared pie crust.
- Cover and chill until firmly set.
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