Festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie
A delightful and rich dessert combining cream cheese and fresh cranberries, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
For the pie filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped Use fresh for the best flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the crumb topping
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
For the crust
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pie crust.
- In another bowl, toss chopped cranberries with granulated sugar and vanilla extract, then layer this mix over the cream cheese.
- In a different bowl, combine chopped pecans, flour, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create a crumb topping.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the cranberry layer.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Consider serving the pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added enjoyment. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.