Creamy No-Bake Cranberry Pie
This festive, easy-to-make pie features a tangy cranberry and cream cheese filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. No baking required—just chill, garnish, and enjoy a slice of holiday magic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping (like Cool Whip) or homemade whipped cream
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish, optional)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (for garnish, optional)
- Extra whipped topping or whipped cream (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs resemble wet sand and stick together when pressed.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add cranberry sauce, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
- Gently fold in whipped topping using a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the cranberry filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Just before serving, garnish with fresh cranberries, orange zest, and extra whipped topping if desired.
- Slice with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for the crust. For dairy-free, substitute vegan cream cheese and coconut whipped topping. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours for best results. The first slice may be messy but firms up after cutting. Homemade cranberry sauce gives a fresher flavor. Clean your mixing tools immediately to prevent sticky filling from setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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