Cranberry Walnut Cheesecake Pie Recipe

This Cranberry Walnut Cheesecake Pie is a Thanksgiving showstopper! A delicious alternative to pumpkin pie, this recipe boasts a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with tart cranberry sauce and crunchy walnuts. Impress your family and friends this holiday season with this stunning and flavorful pie – guaranteed to be a new favorite! Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 5775 mins
Calories 378.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Walnut Cheesecake Pie

  • 2 cups milk
  • Cheesecake Flavor Instant Pudding And Pie Filling
  • Lemons, Rind Of
  • Frozen Non Dairy Topping
  • Graham Cracker Pie Crust
  • Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

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How to Make Cranberry Walnut Cheesecake Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your pie crust (store-bought or homemade).
  3. In a large bowl, beat together 2 cups milk, 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest with a wire whisk for 1 minute until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in 1 (8 ounce) container of whipped topping.
  5. Carefully spread half of the pudding mixture evenly into the pie crust.
  6. Spoon 1 cup cranberry sauce over the pudding mixture.
  7. Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped walnuts.
  8. Top with the remaining pudding mixture.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.
  10. Once set, top with the remaining cranberry sauce, whipped topping, and chopped walnuts.
  11. Garnish as desired (e.g., with extra walnuts, cranberries, or a dusting of powdered sugar).
  12. Store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

44g

Carbs

16g