Cranberry Cream Pie II

7 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 1 hr 30 min

“This pie has a graham cracker and pecan crust with a cream cheese layer underneath a cranberry topping. I make it every Thanksgiving and it's a big hit. I am always asked for copies of this recipe.” - by Stacy

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Original recipe yields 1 pie

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
To Make Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix well, then stir in melted butter or margarine. Mix until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press mixture into pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool to room temperature.
To Make Cream Cheese Filling: In medium mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in confectioners' sugar. Scrape sides of bowl. Add vanilla extract. Add orange liqueur if desired. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon filling into cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and chill at least 3 hours.
To Make Cranberry Topping: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil and cranberries begin to pop. Remove from heat. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl, until smooth, then stir into cranberry mixture. Return pan to heat. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Spread cranberry topping over cream cheese filling. Chill pie thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
533 cal
27%

Fat
34.1 g
52%

Carbs
53.9 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (7)

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KERRINOEL

Oct. 26, 2003

"Was very good, made the cranberry topping with orange juice instead of water. Was delicious!..." See more"

stylistmama

Dec. 26, 2007

"Instead of one crust, I put my filling into the individual graham cracker pie crusts... I also added a little brown sugar to my cranberry mixture. This was absolutely delicious and got lots of compli..." See morements at our Christmas celebration!"

RachelLee

Dec. 20, 2004

"This pie was very good! I made it for Thanksgiving and there was absolutely nothing left. After reading the other reviews, I made sure to whip the cream cream and whipping cream really well before mix..." See moreing them together and I think that made the difference because my cream cheese mixture was good and firm. Also I added some pecans in-between the two layers which was a nice addition."

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