Description
A warm, comforting pie featuring a rich cream cheese base, tart cranberries, and a rustic crumb topping, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- A little extra vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a pie pan with the pie crust, pressing gently to fit.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until smooth. Spread evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- In another bowl, combine cranberries, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt, tossing until coated. Pour over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with remaining flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until crumbly. Sprinkle over the cranberry filling.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and the cranberries are bubbly.
- Allow to cool for at least an hour before serving for best results.
Notes
If cranberries are very tart, consider adding an extra tablespoon of brown sugar. Smoothly incorporate cold butter for distinct crumb pieces or mix until uniform for a softer topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry pie, cream cheese, crumb topping, holiday dessert, family recipe