cranberry cheesecake pie
I normally do not make pies but I just loved this recipe(From web site- Go Bold With Butter.)and how delicious it looked and wanted to share it. I do alot of baking and actually this would be the first cheesecake pie I make for my family. It would be perfect for Christmas or Thanksgiving or anytime you want pie. enjoy!
yield
8 to 10
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For cranberry cheesecake pie
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for the cranberry filling:
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8 ounces cranberries
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6 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/2 cup water
- FOR THE CRUST:
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- FOR THE CHEESECAKE:
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make cranberry cheesecake pie
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1To make cranberry filling, combine cranberries, sugar, zest, juice and water in heavy saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Then, decrease heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes or until cranberries are soft. Set aside to cool.
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2Preheat oven to 350°F. To make crust, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add butter and mix with pastry blender or fork until mixture is crumbly and holds together when pinched. Set aside 1/2 cup of mixture.
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3Transfer remaining crust mixture to 9-inch pie or tart pan. Press crust firmly and evenly into pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Then, set aside to cool slightly.
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4To make cheesecake filling, place cream cheese and sugar in large mixing bowl. Using electric mixer on medium speed, beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, and mix until combined and smooth. Pour cheesecake filling over slightly cooled crust. Spread evenly.
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5Drop cranberry mixture by teaspoonfuls over cheesecake filling, leaving about 1/2-inch border around edges.
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6Crumble remaining crust mixture over top of cranberries. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and cheesecake filling is set.
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