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No-Bake Cranberry Cream Pie Recipe

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This No-Bake Cranberry Cream Pie is a smooth and creamy dessert combining tangy cranberry sauce with fluffy cream cheese and whipped topping in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for holidays or any occasion, it requires no baking and is ready after chilling overnight.

Ingredients

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Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 14.5-ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce

Whipped Topping

  • 1 12-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed (or 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped)

Crust

  • One pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crust (or homemade graham cracker crust, see Notes)

Instructions

  1. Beat Cream Cheese: Place the softened cream cheese in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about one minute.
  2. Soften Cranberry Sauce: Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl and roughly chop it with a fork. Microwave on a low setting for 30 seconds to one minute until softened and beginning to break down but not melted.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Add the softened cranberry sauce to the cream cheese in the mixer and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to blend the ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Fold in Whipped Topping: Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the thawed whipped topping, combining it carefully to maintain a light texture.
  5. Pour into Crust and Freeze: Pour the creamy filling into the pre-made graham cracker pie shell, smoothing the top into a mound. Freeze the pie for 6 to 8 hours or overnight until firm.
  6. Serve: Remove the pie from the freezer about 30 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly for easier slicing and best texture.

Notes

  • For a homemade graham cracker crust, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, press into a 9-inch pie dish, and refrigerate until firm.
  • You can substitute the frozen whipped topping with freshly whipped heavy cream for a fresher taste and texture.
  • This pie is best served chilled but slightly softened after removing from the freezer.
  • Store leftover pie covered in the freezer for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.

Keywords: No-Bake Pie, Cranberry Cream Pie, Holiday Dessert, Graham Cracker Crust, Cream Cheese Dessert, Easy No-Bake Pie

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