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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie: A Festive Flavor Delight

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie is a delightful dessert combining tart cranberries and rich cream cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 2 9-inch Pie Crust Use pre-made for convenience or make your own.
For the Creamy Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Substitute with lime for a twist.
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Lemon zest works well here too.
For the Cranberry Layer
  • 1 can Cranberry Sauce Canned is quick, but homemade shines!
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Essential for consistency.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup Flour Opt for gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 cup Pecans Substitute with rolled oats if nut-free.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted recommended.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Pie pans
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch pie crusts.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in the sweetened condensed milk, then stir in lemon juice and orange zest.
  3. In another bowl, mix cranberry sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
  5. Fill the pie crusts with cream cheese mixture, add cranberry topping, and top with crumb mixture.
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending. Allow pie to cool completely before refrigerating to prevent runniness.

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