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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pie

Posted: Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Besides being easy to make, this special Thanksgiving dessert brings two of everyone’s favorite fillings into one unique pastry. Can be made a day in advance for added convenience, giving you more time to spend with family and friends.

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups whole-berry cranberry sauce
• 1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Spread cranberry sauce over the bottom of pastry shell. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, flour and vanilla on low speed just until combined. Pour over cranberry layer.

2. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting.

3. Serve as is, or garnish with a dollop of whipped cream

Serves 8

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