No Bake Cranberry Pie Recipe
This No Bake Cranberry Pie is a creamy, tangy dessert perfect for the holidays or any time you want a quick, delicious treat without turning on the oven. It combines smooth cream cheese and sweet powdered sugar with zesty orange and whole-berry cranberry sauce, all folded into light whipped topping and set in a classic graham cracker crust. Refrigerate and serve chilled for a refreshing, festive dessert that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
- 1 (14 ounce) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
Crust
- 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Cranberry Sauce: Add the whole-berry cranberry sauce to the cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed until the ingredients are well combined, creating a vibrant, tangy berry filling.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cranberry mixture using a spatula, taking care to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread the creamy cranberry mixture evenly into the pre-made graham cracker crust, smoothing the top for an attractive finish.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least two hours or overnight, allowing it to set and the flavors to meld together for the best texture and taste.
- Serve: Once set, garnish the pie as desired, slice, and serve chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days; the pie is best eaten within two days for optimal freshness.
- Keep leftover pie in the pan to help maintain the crust’s shape and texture.
- The pie can be frozen for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving or enjoy it frozen as a frozen treat.
- Always keep the pie chilled until ready to serve to preserve its texture and flavor.
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