Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Cranberry Cream Cheese Pie, a harmonious blend of tangy cranberries, creamy cheese filling, and a flaky, buttery crust. This classic dessert combines the vibrant flavors of fresh cranberries with the smooth richness of cream cheese, resulting in a taste sensation that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through each step, ensuring a perfect pie every time. Our comprehensive guide also includes variations and additional recipes to satisfy every palate, from a gluten-free crust option to a decadent chocolate cranberry cream cheese pie. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this delightful treat, perfect for any occasion.
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CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE CRUMB PIE
This is a two layer pie with a cream cheese bottom and a cranberry middle, sprinkled with a crumb-nut topping...this is an amazing dessert pie, and worth the time to make.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 425 desgrees.
- Bake the empty pie shell for 8 minutes; remove from the oven.
- Reduce the heat to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy; gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add in the lemon juice; pour into the baked pastry shell.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp of the brown sugar and the cornstarch, mix well (if you prefer a sweeter filling, add in more sugar).
- Stir in the cranberry sauce; mix well.
- Spoon evenly over the cheese mixture in the pie shell.
- In a medium bowl, cut the cold butter into the flour, and the remaining 2 Tbsp brown sugar until crumbly.
- Stir in the nuts.
- Sprinkle evenly over the cranberry mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden; cool.
- Serve at room temperature, or chill thoroughly.
- Refrigerate any leftovers.
- ***NOTE***when baking the pie, it is advised to place a heavy piece of foil underneath the pie plate to avoid any spills, as it sometimes tends to bubble over the sides.
CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE
"A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago," writes Cathy Wood from Salida, Colorado, "and it's been a Christmas tradition ever since. It's fluffy and refreshing and so colorful. Everyone finds room for this dessert!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place half of the cranberries in a food processor. Cover and process until ground; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the gelatin and 1/3 cup sugar substitute. In a small saucepan, bring cranberry juice to a boil. Pour over gelatin mixture; stir until dissolved. Stir in the ground cranberries and remaining whole cranberries. Cover and refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 40 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and remaining sugar substitute. Beat in milk and vanilla. Spread into pastry shell. , Transfer gelatin mixture to a bowl; beat for 4-5 minutes or until foamy. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm. Garnish each piece with 1 tablespoon whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE FROZEN PIE
This is a great make ahead recipe- an all time favorite of mine- which I like to serve at Thanksgiving- but have used it at Easter several times..Always a refreshing and light tasting dessert after a big meal. Again other fruit (pie filling) can be used.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press firmly onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie plate. Chill.
- 2. Beat cream cheese until fluffy in a large bowl. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Reserve 1/2 cup cranberry sauce. Add remaining sauce to cream cheese mixture. Pour into prepared crust. Cover.
- 3. Freeze 6 hours or until firm. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and reserved cranberry sauce.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed before using.
- To make the cranberry sauce, simmer the cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest in a saucepan over medium heat until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. This will take about 15 minutes.
- For the cream cheese filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally, stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- To assemble the pie, spread the cranberry sauce in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Top with the cream cheese filling. Then, bake the pie at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.
Conclusion:
This cranberry cream cheese pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tartness of the cranberries is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cream cheese filling, and the graham cracker crust adds a nice crunchy texture. This pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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