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Cranberry Dream Pie

Cranberry Dream Pie
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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Category
Pies and Pastries
Course
Desserts
Occasions
Christmas
Credit
The Old Farmer's Almanac Family Favorites

This icy-cold Cranberry Dream Pie is sure to be a hit at any table. Made ahead of time and waiting in the freezer, it’s like having an ace up your sleeve.

FILLING

Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups (a 16-ounce can) whole berry cranberry sauce
chocolate crust (see below)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in heavy cream and sugar. Blend in vanilla. By hand, stir in the cranberry sauce. Pour into prepared pie shell and freeze.
  2. Let thaw for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

CRUST

Ingredients
1-1/2 to 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (crushed Oreos work well)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons sugar
pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool before adding filling.

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Comments

<span>Deebee</span> Mon, 11/11/2019 - 15:53
Are there any possible lower-fat substitutions for the heavy cream? Might thawed frozen dairy or non-dairy topping (such as Cool Whip) work? Thanks!
<span>Karen</span> Mon, 11/19/2018 - 18:13
I Love this pie!! I use to make this pie for Christmas years ago. It was so yummy! My family loved it! But I misplaced the recipe and couldn't remember all the ingredients. I'm so happy I found it again! Thank you!
<span>Andy</span> Wed, 11/14/2018 - 01:53
Why does it have to be frozen? Can’t find t be stor d in the refrigerator?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Tue, 11/20/2018 - 10:47

Hi, Andy. The freezing helps it to set up. Hope you like it!

 <span>Hannah</span> Thu, 11/09/2017 - 19:59
I LOVE the idea of this pie but I made it and it froze for over a day and still came out like slop. It's not nearly stiff at all in the shape of a pie slice. And I tested my freezer it works! Any idea where I went wrong? Also it tastes great still! Thanks! Hannah
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Mon, 11/13/2017 - 12:34

Did you only thaw the pie for 15 to 30 minutes before serving? It certainly should not be slop! Glad to hear it tasted good!