Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our No Bake Cranberry Orange Cream Pie, a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the bright zest of fresh oranges. This pie is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday gathering or a casual family dinner. With its creamy texture and vibrant presentation, this no-bake treat is sure to impress your guests while saving you time in the kitchen. Simply chill it until you’re ready to serve, and enjoy the burst of citrusy goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 graham cracker sheets (or 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 Tbsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange zest, if desired
- Sugared cranberries, if desired
- Candied orange peels, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by blending graham cracker crumbs, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter in a food processor. Press into a deep dish pie plate and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries and fresh orange juice over medium heat. Add sugar and zest; simmer until thickened. Let cool.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold in orange juice, zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Mix cooled cranberry filling with cream cheese until smooth. Gently fold half of the whipped cream into this mixture.
- Spread cranberry filling over the crust and top with remaining whipped cream.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg