Festive Cranberry Freezer Pie Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Graham cracker crumbs1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pecans1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter or margarine - 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons, melted
 Cranberries2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg whites2
 Frozen orange juice concentrate - 1 tablespoon
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Salt1/8 Teaspoon
 Whipping cream1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (To make the Cranberry glaze :)
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon (To make the Cranberry glaze :)
 Cranberries3/4 Cup (16 tbs) (To make the Cranberry glaze :)
 Water2/3 Cup (16 tbs) (To make the Cranberry glaze :)

Directions

MAKING
1. In a bowl mix well combining first 4 ingredients.
2. Press mixture on bottom and sides of an ungreased 8-inch springform pan and chill.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine cranberries and 1 cup sugar and let it stand for 5 minutes.
4. Beat on low speed of an electric mixer adding egg whites, orange juice concentrate, vanilla and salt until frothy.
5. Continue to beat at high speed 5 to 8 minutes until stiff peaks form.
6. In a mixing bowl until beat whipping cream soft peaks form and fold into cranberry mixture.
7. Spoon mixture into prepared crust and freeze overnight or until firm.
To make the Cranberry Glaze :
8. In a small saucepan, stir well combining sugar and cornstarch.
9. Cook adding cranberries and-water stirring until thickened and bubbly and let it cool.

SERVING
10. On a serving platter place the dessert and remove rim from spring-form pan.
11. Serve with Cranberry Glaze.
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