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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

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This Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie combines a smooth, creamy filling with a tangy cranberry layer and a crunchy nutty crumb topping, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any festive occasion, this pie offers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors with a satisfying texture contrast.

Ingredients

Pie Base

  • 1 pie crust (homemade or refrigerated)

Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1½ cups whole-berry cranberry sauce (or homemade)

Crumb Topping

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crust: Fit the pie crust into a pie dish and lightly pre-bake it to ensure sturdiness and prevent sogginess during baking.
  2. Make Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, mixing well. Spread this creamy filling evenly into the pre-baked crust.
  3. Add Cranberry Layer: Spread the whole-berry cranberry sauce evenly over the cream cheese filling to add a bold, tangy flavor layer.
  4. Prepare Crumb Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, melted butter, and chopped nuts. Mix until crumbly, then sprinkle this crumb topping evenly over the cranberry layer.
  5. Bake: Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, until the crumb topping turns golden brown and the filling is set.
  6. Chill: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing to let flavors meld and filling firm up.

Notes

  • You can use either homemade or store-bought refrigerated pie crust based on convenience.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling mixture.
  • Whole-berry cranberry sauce can be substituted with homemade cranberry sauce for a fresher taste.
  • Chilling is essential to achieve the perfect texture for slicing.
  • For added flavor, try using chopped pecans or walnuts in the crumb topping.

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