Description
Indulge in the luscious layers of our Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie, where the creamy, tangy filling meets a buttery, crumbly topping. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the smooth cream cheese melding perfectly with the tartness of fresh cranberries, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the fresh cranberries and lemon juice into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cold butter in a bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle it over the cream cheese filling.
- Bake the pie for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set. The edges should be slightly puffed.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 grams
- Sodium: 180 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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