Cranberry Cheese Pie Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Coconut1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs), flaked
 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs), melted
 Package cream cheese18 Ounce
 Whipping cream1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla1/2 Teaspoon
 Whole cranberry sauce1 Can (10oz)

Directions

MAKING
1) Toast the coconut for about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Keep stirring often.
2) Combine the toasted coconut with the butter or margarine.
3) Into an 8-inch pie plate, press the coconut-butter mixture.
4) Beat the cream cheese till it has softened.
5) Whip the cream till it is thick (not stiff though) and add the vanilla and sugar.
6) Gradually add the whipped cream mixture to the cream cheese, beating well till the concoction is creamy and smooth.
7) Fold in the cranberry sauce and spoon the mixture into the pie crust.

SERVING
8) Serve the Cranberry Cheese Pie chilled or at room temperature. Makes a good dessert.
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