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Magical 5-Ingredient Cranberry Cream Cheese Pie You’ll Crave

Cranberry Cream Cheese Pie
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A light and fluffy holiday dessert with a tangy cranberry mousse filling on a graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (12 oz) bag fresh cranberries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Whipped cream for topping
  • Extra cranberries (fresh or sugared)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional cranberry sauce drizzle

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until berries burst (about 10 mins). Stir in vanilla and lemon juice, then cool.
  3. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  4. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add cooled cranberry mixture and beat until combined. Fold in whipped cream gently.
  5. Spoon mousse into cooled crust and chill for at least 4 hours. Top with whipped cream, cranberries, and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
  • Add a cranberry sauce drizzle for extra presentation.

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