FROZEN CRANBERRY VELVET PIE

Frozen Cranberry Velvet Pie image

This recipe is from my mother's collection. My husband doesn't like pumpkin pie, but he looks forward to this pie at Thanksgiving. It can be made ahead, then served with ease.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (16 ounces) whole cranberry sauce
1 pie shell (9 inches), baked

Steps:

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. In another bowl, whip whipping cream, sugar and vanilla until thick but not stiff. Add to cream cheese, beating until smooth and creamy. Fold in cranberry sauce. , Spoon into pie crust; freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.