Description
Indulge in the deliciously creamy and tart Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie, a perfect dessert for any festive gathering or family occasion. This delightful pie features a smooth cream cheese filling layered with homemade cranberry sauce and topped with a crunchy crumb topping, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, it can be chilled overnight for the best results. The vibrant colors and contrasting textures make this pie not only a treat for the taste buds but also a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Lemon juice
- Orange zest
- Cranberry sauce
- Cornstarch
- Brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Flour
- Chopped pecans
- Melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch pie pans with crusts.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and orange zest.
- Pour the creamy mixture into both crusts evenly.
- Combine cranberry sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and cinnamon in another bowl, then spoon over the cream layer without mixing.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and chopped pecans; pour melted butter over and stir until clumps form. Sprinkle generously on top of the pies.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until golden brown; cool completely before chilling in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg