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No-Bake Cranberry Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No-Bake Cranberry Pie is a creamy and tangy dessert featuring a smooth blend of cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, and whole-berry cranberry sauce folded with whipped topping and set in a graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled, this pie combines festive flavors with effortless preparation and requires no baking, making it an ideal treat for holidays or any occasion.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 (14 ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping (thawed)

Crust

  • 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust

Instructions

  1. Prepare cream cheese mixture: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest together until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any lumps.
  2. Add cranberry sauce: Lower the mixer speed and gently beat in the whole-berry cranberry sauce until the ingredients are well combined and evenly mixed.
  3. Fold in whipped topping: Carefully fold the thawed whipped topping into the cranberry mixture using a spatula to maintain a light and airy texture without deflating the topping.
  4. Fill the crust: Pour and spread the combined mixture evenly into the pre-made 9-inch graham cracker crust, smoothing the top.
  5. Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least two hours or preferably overnight to allow it to firm up properly before serving.
  6. Serve: Once set, garnish as desired (optional), slice the pie, and serve it chilled for the best texture and flavor experience.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth and creamy filling without lumps.
  • Gently folding the whipped topping preserves its lightness, so avoid overmixing.
  • You can garnish the pie with fresh cranberries, orange slices, or mint leaves for a colorful presentation.
  • This pie is best served chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If whole-berry cranberry sauce is unavailable, substitute with similar cranberry preserves or compote.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/no-bake-cranberry-pie-recipe/