No Bake Cranberry Orange Cream Pie Recipe
This No Bake Cranberry Orange Cream Pie is an easy and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring a zesty cranberry sauce layered on a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with a smooth, creamy filling, this pie combines festive flavors with a simple preparation method that requires no baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
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 1 ½ cups of graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with ½ cup melted butter and ¼ cup sugar until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish and chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the Cranberry Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of 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 let cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Filling: Beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add ½ cup sugar and mix well. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread the cooled cranberry mixture evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust. Spoon the cream filling over the cranberry layer and smooth out with a spatula to cover completely.
- Chill: Cover the pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the filling to set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally garnish with additional whipped cream or sprinkle extra orange zest on top. Slice and enjoy your creamy, tangy, and refreshing cranberry orange cream pie.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the cranberry sauce is completely cooled before layering it on the crust to prevent sogginess.
- You can substitute fresh cranberries with frozen ones without thawing.
- Chilling the pie overnight improves flavor development and texture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and heavy cream for the creamiest texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
Keywords: no bake pie, cranberry orange pie, cream pie, holiday dessert, easy pie recipe
