Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of this delicious Cranberry Cream Pie. This recipe combines a buttery pie crust with a luscious cream filling and tart cranberry sauce topping. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving a delightful dessert. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping pie!
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Directions
- In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until stiff peaks form. This will be the cream filling.
- Spread the cream filling evenly over the pre-baked pie crust.
- Pour the cooled cranberry sauce over the cream filling, spreading it out evenly.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to set.
- Before serving, you can optionally top the pie with whipped cream for added richness and flavor.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!