Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie is a deliciously balanced dessert that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the tartness of cranberries. This pie is perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual family dinners, ensuring your guests are always impressed. With its vibrant layers and crunchy crumb topping, this treat is not only tasty but also visually appealing. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this pie is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Lemon juice
- Orange zest
- Cranberry sauce
- Cornstarch
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- All-purpose flour
- Chopped pecans
- Melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch pie crusts in pans.
- For the creamy layer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, combine cranberry sauce with cornstarch, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Layer this over the creamy layer in each crust.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir in melted butter until clumps form, then sprinkle over each pie.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until golden brown on top. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg