Description
A delightful and festive dessert featuring a creamy cranberry filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold the cooled cranberry mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Pour the cranberry cream filling into the pre-made pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with additional whipped cream.
Notes
- For a sweeter pie, adjust the sugar according to taste.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries or mint leaves for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg