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Cranberry Cream Cheese Pie: The Ultimate Holiday Dessert

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie

This Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie combines a silky citrus-kissed cream cheese base, a perfectly tart cranberry layer, and a buttery pecan crumble for the ultimate holiday dessert. Easy, vibrant, and irresistibly textured, it bakes into two beautiful pies perfect for parties or gifting!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Two 8 oz blocks
  • 28 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 orange zest
Tart & Tangy Cranberry Layer
  • 32 oz whole berry cranberry sauce Two 16 oz cans
  • 4 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon Optional
Golden Buttery Crumb Topping
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit pie crusts into two 9-inch pans, crimp edges, and place both on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  2. Make the Creamy Layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk and blend until glossy. Mix in lemon juice and orange zest, then divide evenly between crusts.
  3. Mix the Cranberry Layer: Combine cranberry sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Spoon evenly over the cream layer without mixing the layers together.
  4. Prepare the Crumb Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Add melted butter and mix until clumps form. Sprinkle over both pies.
  5. Bake: Bake 55–60 minutes until the topping is golden and edges are set. Tent with foil if the topping browns too quickly.
  6. Cool Completely: Cool to room temperature, then chill at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with rolled oats for added crunch. Fresh cranberry compote also works in place of canned sauce, but be sure to thicken it well.