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Cranberry Orange Cream Pie

Cranberry Orange Cream Pie: A Festive No-Bake Delight

This Cranberry Orange Cream Pie is a simple, no-bake dessert bursting with vibrant flavors and creamy texture, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 5 tablespoons Butter melted
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • Toppings (optional) Orange zest, sugared cranberries, or candied orange peels

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • pie plate
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by crushing graham crackers and mixing with sugar and melted butter. Press into pie plate and chill.
  2. Make the cranberry filling by boiling cranberries with orange juice, then add zest and sugar, simmer until thickened.
  3. Whip heavy cream until thick, then fold in powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest to create the topping.
  4. Combine the cranberry mixture with whipped cream and cream cheese. Spread over the crust.
  5. Top with remaining whipped cream and optional garnishes. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and chill the pie overnight to enhance flavor. Customize with different cream cheese flavors for a unique twist.

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