Description
A festive dessert combining tart cranberries with creamy cheese and a crumbly topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ice water (or more as needed)
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- For the Cranberry Filling:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust by rolling out the dough or placing a pre-made shell in the pie dish. Blind bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make the cream cheese layer by beating the softened cream cheese, adding sugar and vanilla, then mixing in the egg.
- Prepare the cranberry filling by combining cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Make the crumb topping by mixing flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then adding melted butter.
- Layer the cream cheese mixture, then the cranberry filling, and top with the crumb mixture.
- Bake the pie for 45-55 minutes until the topping is golden and the cranberries bubble.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best flavor, let the pie chill for at least 2 hours before slicing. Can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pie, Cream Cheese Pie, Holiday Dessert, Festive Treat, Pie Recipes