Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie is a delightful dessert that harmonizes creamy textures with the tartness of cranberries, making it an ideal choice for both festive gatherings and casual family dinners. Its rich cream cheese filling is perfectly complemented by a sweet cranberry topping and a crunchy crumb crust, creating a stunning centerpiece for any dessert table. This easy-to-make pie can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully overnight. Whether you’re serving it during the holidays or enjoying it on a cozy evening, this pie will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Lemon juice
- Orange zest
- Cranberry sauce
- Cornstarch
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Flour
- Pecans, chopped
- Melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch pie crusts in pans, placing them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and orange zest until glossy. Divide between crusts.
- In another bowl, combine cranberry sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and cinnamon; spoon over the cream layer without blending.
- Prepare the crumb topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans with melted butter until clumps form. Sprinkle generously over both pies.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before chilling for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg