Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our No Bake Cranberry Orange Cream Pie, a delightful dessert that effortlessly combines sweet and tart elements. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make pie features a creamy orange filling paired with a tangy cranberry sauce, making it an impressive addition to your holiday table. With no baking required, you can enjoy this treat without the hassle of heating up your kitchen. Its beautiful presentation, highlighted by vibrant colors and textures, is sure to impress your guests while satisfying their sweet cravings. Prepare this chilled pie ahead of time for a stress-free dessert that brings joy to every gathering.
Ingredients
- 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 processing graham cracker sheets into crumbs. Combine with sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter; press into a deep dish pie plate.
- In a saucepan, cook cranberries with fresh orange juice until softened. Stir in orange zest, sugar, and vanilla extract; simmer until thickened and cool.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; mix in orange juice, zest, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Fold cooled cranberry filling into cream cheese and then gently combine with half of the whipped cream mixture.
- Spread cranberry filling over the crust, followed by the remaining whipped cream on top.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Use cold ingredients for better whipping results. Feel free to add other fruits like blueberries or raspberries for extra flavor.