Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of No Bake Cranberry Orange Cream Pie, a dessert that perfectly balances tart cranberries with a luscious orange cream filling. This no-bake recipe is not only simple to make but also a showstopper at any gathering, freeing up your oven for other dishes. With its vibrant colors and creamy texture, it’s an ideal choice for holiday celebrations or casual dinners alike. Plus, you can prepare it ahead of time, making entertaining stress-free and enjoyable. Impress your guests with this delightful treat that embodies seasonal flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 graham cracker sheets (or 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs)
- 8 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and pressing into a deep dish pie plate.
- Cook cranberries with orange juice on medium heat until thickened, then let cool.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; mix in orange juice, zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Combine cooled cranberry mixture with softened cream cheese and fold in whipped cream.
- Spread cranberry filling onto the crust and top with remaining whipped cream.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option. Feel free to substitute different fruits like blueberries or raspberries for a unique twist.