Cranberry Cream Cheese Crumb Pie Recipe

Pie Crust (9-inch / 23 cm)

• 1¼ cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (113 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3–4 tbsp (45–60 ml) ice water

Cream Cheese Layer

• 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 395 g (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup (60 ml) lemon juice

Cranberry Layer

• 500–600 g (1¼–1½ lb) prepared cranberry sauce

Crumb Topping

• ¼ cup (56 g) cold unsalted butter, diced
• ⅓ cup (45–50 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp (25–30 g) light brown sugar

Step 1: Make the Pie Crust

1. Combine flour and cold cubed butter in a bowl.
2. Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water gradually until dough comes together.
4. Shape into a disk, wrap tightly, and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Roll out and fit into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish.

Step 2: Prebake the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F.
2. Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
3. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove weights.

Step 3: Make the Cream Cheese Layer

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Add sweetened condensed milk gradually while mixing.
3. Mix in lemon juice until fully combined.

Step 4: Prepare the Crumb Topping

1. Combine flour and brown sugar in a bowl.
2. Cut in cold butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.

Step 5: Assemble the Pie

1. Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the prebaked crust.
2. Add cranberry sauce in an even layer.
3. Spread remaining cream cheese mixture on top.
4. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly across the surface.

Step 6: Bake

1. Lower oven temperature to 190°C / 375°F.
2. Bake 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Step 7: Cool & Serve

1. Cool for 2 hours at room temperature.
2. Refrigerate before slicing for clean cuts.
3. Optional: serve with whipped cream.

Can I freeze the pie?

Yes. Freeze the fully baked pie for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Can I skip the crumb topping?

Absolutely. The pie will still taste delicious without it.

Can I add nuts?

Yes. Walnuts or pecans work beautifully for added texture.