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Cranberry Cheesecake Pie

Cranberry Cheesecake Pie: Your Cozy Autumn Must-Bake Delight

Delight in the creamy goodness of Cranberry Cheesecake Pie, a perfect fusion of tart cranberries and rich cream cheese for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 8 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Can use aquafaba as substitute
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Optional for softer texture
For the Cranberry Filling
  • 2 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can use coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Lemon zest can be used as substitute
  • 1 cup Water Orange juice can be used for added flavor
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Flour Use gluten-free flour if desired
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Can substitute with nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Baking soda can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 cup Butter Use plant-based butter for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Pie Dish
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, orange zest, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Pack into a pie dish and bake for 8 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and cornstarch, mixing until just combined. Pour over cooled crust.
  4. Spoon cooled cranberry filling over cheesecake layer. Spread evenly. If desired, sprinkle saved crust mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 33-38 minutes until golden brown and set. Remove and cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Slice and enjoy with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to enhance flavors.

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