Frozen Cranberry Velvet Pie
1 1/4 C vanilla crushed vanilla wafers 6 T butter, melted 1 C whipping cream 1/4 C sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese 1 can (1 lb) whole cranberry sauce (or cranberry orange relish)
Combine crumbs and melted butter; press firmly onto bollom & sides of 9 in. pie plate. Chill until firm. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Combine whipping cream, sugar, & vanilla, whip until thickened but not stiff. Gradually add to cream cheese,beating until smooth & creamy. Fold in cranberry sauce, reserving a few whole cranberry for garnish. Spoon into crust; freeze until firm. REmove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Top with additional whipped cream & reserved cranberries.
Prepare a supply of cranberry pies as much as a month in advance & keep frozen until used. |