These days, those of us who become positively giggly at the idea of hosting massive holiday dinner parties are busily researching recipes and planning meals like rotund little elves. And with good reason…
When a meal is well planned the individual dishes play off of each other , complementing and enhancing rather than weighing down the palate. Got oysters in your stuffing , marshmallows in your sweet potatoes and a triple layer pumpkin cheesecake for dessert? Chances are your guest will leave the table with a fine sheen of sweat rather than a smile. Green Salad, steamed carrots and a sugar cookie for desert? A few dishes with a bit more depth may be in order. You’ll know your meal was expertly planned when your lucky diners are left satisfied but not green around the gills when they finally push their plates away.
Perhaps the trickiest part of planning your holiday ‘symphony’ is dessert. After waiting patiently all year to taste seasonal flavors, it’s easy to go overboard. However, after a heavy turkey meal, your elaborate pie and cake creations are almost guaranteed to be unappreciated by your diners.
Enter the Cranberry Cream Cheese Pie…
This year, refresh your guest’s palates with this pleasantly tart cranberry pie. Don’t be fooled by the pre-made crust and no-bake technique – the flavor is very elegant but not in anyway overwhelming. It is simple to prepare, deceptively quick and the ideal topper to all those notoriously decadent holiday feasts.
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package of cream cheese
- 1 tbsp of margarine
- 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 3 oz package of raspberry flavored Jello powder
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 14.5 oz can of whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/3 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 9 inch prepared graham cracker crust
Step One
After allowing the cream cheese to soften at room temperature, combine it with the margarine, icing sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl. If you don’t have real vanilla, artificial extract will do but there truly is a remarkable difference in flavor.
Step Two
Using the whisk attachment on your stand mixer, whirl the ingredients together at medium speed. A hand blender works just as well and failing that, some good old fashioned elbow grease will get the job done.
Step Three
Your cream cheese mixture is ready when it is light, fluffy and lump-free.
Step Four
Carefully smooth the mixture into your graham pie shell. Ensure that the layer is of even thickness for a prettier final product.
Step Five
Using a medium sized bowl, combine the jello powder with the boiling water. Stir immediately to distribute the gelatin properly.
Step Six
Add the cranberry sauce and walnuts, carefully combining them to ensure that the berries are well distributed and the nuts are evenly incorporated.
Step Seven
Smooth the cranberry mixture onto the cream cheese layer – remembering that we eat with our eyes first!
Step Eight
Festive and bright, your cranberry pie is ready to go into the refrigerator for 3-4 hours in order for it to set up properly.
Like pointsettas and snow, but far more delicious, this is perhaps one of the easiest holiday deserts you’ll ever make. What it lacks in prep time however, it makes up in taste. Sophisticated, plesantly tart and undeniably pretty, this pie is sure to make it into your permanent treat roster.
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FAQs
Some syrups that would be great include orange, pineapple, coconut and strawberry. These syrups will give you more flavors while also sweetening it up to make it a bit more drinkable. This is probably one of the most common ways to make cranberry juice taste better.
Should you chop cranberries before baking? ›
If your cranberries are on the larger size, we'd cut them in half or quarters before baking. Toss them with a little flour so they won't sink in the batter, too!
Why is my cranberry sauce tart? ›
Cranberries are bitter, tart and vibrant by nature, so cranberry sauce is sweetened to help balance their tartness. A basic cranberry sauce has only three ingredients: cranberries, water and sugar. Obviously, we can't lose the cranberries, but you can swap out the water for orange juice, apple cider or grape juice.
What pies do not need to be refrigerated? ›
Do Not Refrigerate Fruit or Nut Pies. According to Stephens and Wickenden, a counter pie is any form of pecan pie or fruit pie like cherry, peach, or apple.
What takes the bitterness out of cranberries? ›
Add A Splash Of Vinegar
One of the best foils for bitter flavors are acidic ingredients, like citrus juices or vinegars.
Why do I feel better after drinking cranberry juice? ›
Cranberries are incredibly high in antioxidants, which are powerful compounds that help neutralize unstable molecules called free radicals in your body. These berries' antioxidants include vitamin C, quercetin, flavonoids, and anthocyanins ( 5 , 6).
Why should cranberries not be eaten raw? ›
Is it safe to eat cranberries raw? Cranberries are generally considered safe whether they are cooked or raw. However, because of their notoriously bitter, sharp taste, most people prefer not to eat them raw or unsweetened. This bitterness is due to the high tannin content of cranberries.
Is it better to bake with fresh or frozen cranberries? ›
Frozen cranberries can be substituted for fresh in most recipes. Unless otherwise specified in the recipe, don't thaw your frozen cranberries. Simply give them a quick rinse, pat them dry, and then add into your dish.
Should dried cranberries be soaked before baking? ›
Rehydrate the fruits: Dried fruits can be quite hard and dry, so it's often a good idea to rehydrate them before adding them to your baked goods. To do this, simply soak the dried fruits in warm water or fruit juice for 15-20 minutes until they are plump and tender.
How do you cut the tartness out of cranberry sauce? ›
"Resist adding granulated sugar—you won't get the full effect unless you reheat the sauce and the sugar dissolves," writes Kelsey Kloss. "Instead, start by stirring in one tablespoon maple syrup and one teaspoon of a sweet drink like apple juice, orange juice, or fruity white or red wine. Add more to taste.
According to Ocean Spray, that's intentional: It creates a seamless serving experience. The cans are “filled and labeled upside down with the rounded edge on top and the sharp can-like edge on the bottom to keep the jelly whole,” an Ocean Spray spokesperson told CNN Business.
What thickens cranberry sauce? ›
Jelling. Homemade cranberry sauce is meant to thicken, or “jell,” while cooking. If it stays soupy, that could mean a couple of things. One possibility is that you may not have used enough sugar: Sugar helps the sauce firm up, so be sure to use the full amount called for in a recipe.
Can I leave a pie out overnight to cool? ›
If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.
Why is store-bought pecan pie not refrigerated? ›
According to the USDA, any pie that is egg-rich (such as pecan, pumpkin, lemon meringue, and any custard pie) must be kept in the fridge after baking and cooling. The exception here is some store-bought pies, which may contain preservatives that will allow the pies to be left unrefrigerated.
What 2 other pies should be stored in the refrigerator? ›
Be sure to refrigerate cream, custard, pumpkin, mousse, chiffon, or any other pies containing eggs or dairy as soon as they've cooled. They'll keep for up to 2 days. (This includes savory pies like quiche.)
What is the best way to drink pure cranberry juice? ›
We recommend mixing three parts water with one part pure juice.
Is it OK to dilute cranberry juice with water? ›
Avoid cranberry juice co*cktails as these are often mixed with other juices, such as grape juice and apple juice, and contain added sugars that can take away from the benefits of pure cranberry juice. If you find pure cranberry juice too tart, dilute it with water to make it more palatable.
