CRANBERRY CREAM PIE II

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This pie has a graham cracker and pecan crust with a cream cheese layer underneath a cranberry topping. I make it every Thanksgiving and it's a big hit. I am always asked for copies of this recipe.

Provided by Stacy

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Cranberry Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 ½ cups cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and chopped pecans. Mix well, then stir in melted butter or margarine. Mix until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press mixture into pan. Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool to room temperature.
  • To Make Cream Cheese Filling: In medium mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in confectioners' sugar. Scrape sides of bowl. Add vanilla extract. Add orange liqueur if desired. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon filling into cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and chill at least 3 hours.
  • To Make Cranberry Topping: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil and cranberries begin to pop. Remove from heat. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl, until smooth, then stir into cranberry mixture. Return pan to heat. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Spread cranberry topping over cream cheese filling. Chill pie thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 94.5 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 236.4 mg, Sugar 40.2 g

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