Description
This No Bake Cranberry Orange Cream Pie is a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert combining a buttery graham cracker crust, tangy cranberry orange sauce, and a rich, creamy filling. Perfect for holidays or anytime you want a festive treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Cranberry Sauce
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange
Cream Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush about 1 ½ cups of graham crackers into fine crumbs. Combine with ½ cup melted butter and ¼ cup sugar until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish. Refrigerate to chill while preparing the filling.
- Make the Cranberry Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups cranberries, ½ cup sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Cook until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Filling: Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add ½ cup sugar and mix until incorporated. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread the cooled cranberry sauce evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust. Spoon the cream filling over the cranberry layer and smooth the top with a spatula, covering the cranberry completely.
- Chill: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and filling to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally add whipped cream or sprinkle extra orange zest on top. Slice and enjoy your creamy, tangy, no-bake pie.
Notes
- For a firmer crust, refrigerate the crust alone for 30 minutes before adding fillings.
- If using frozen cranberries, no need to thaw before cooking.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Use freshly whipped cream for best texture and taste.
- This pie is best served chilled, ideal for warm weather or holidays.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No Bake Pie, Cranberry Pie, Orange Cream Pie, Holiday Dessert, Easy Pie Recipe, Cream Cheese Dessert
