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This is a dessert to remember: chocolaty cookie crust, creamy mascarpone filling, and a glistening cranberry topping.

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice, divided
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• Pinch of salt
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (made from about 6 1/2 ounces cookies, finely ground in processor)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 5 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese*
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Thin strips of crystallized ginger (optional garnish)

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