Cranberry Pies

Health score
3%
Cranberry Pies
45 min.
8
432kcal

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Imagine the delightful aroma of warm, flaky pastries wafting through your kitchen, as you prepare to indulge in a sweet treat that perfectly captures the essence of the season. Our Cranberry Pies are not just any dessert; they are a delectable combination of rich cream cheese, tangy cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all ensconced in a golden pastry shell. This recipe is a perfect dessert for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or even a cozy evening at home.

With only 45 minutes from start to finish, you can impress your friends and family without spending hours in the kitchen. The vibrant cranberries add a burst of color and a tartness that beautifully balances the sweetness from the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whether you serve them warm or at room temperature, these pies are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Perfect for sharing, this recipe makes eight servings, allowing you to share the joy with loved ones. And the best part? You can make a batch ahead of time and freeze them for a last-minute dessert option! Simply pop them in the oven when you're ready to serve, and you’ll have a deliciously warm treat in no time. So why not treat yourself and your guests to these delightful Cranberry Pies this season? They are sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cranberries chopped
  • ounce cream cheese soft
  • teaspoon orange rind grated
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • tablespoons powdered sugar 
  • 15 ounce piecrusts refrigerated
  • 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Unfold piecrusts, and press out fold lines.
  2. Cut each piecrust into 4 (4-inch) squares, discarding scraps.
  3. Combine cream cheese and next 4 ingredients; spread 1/4 cup mixture onto each pastry square, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Moisten edges with water; fold pastry diagonally over filling, pressing edges to seal.
  4. Crimp edges with a fork.
  5. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
  6. Bake at 350 for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden.
  7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; serve warm or at room temperature.
  8. Note: You can freeze unbaked pies in airtight containers up to 1 month.
  9. Bake frozen pastries at 350 for 25 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories432kcal
Protein5.19%
Fat58.73%
Carbs36.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.01
Glycemic Load
6.51
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.7673912670301%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.63mg
Delphinidin
0.98mg
Malvidin
0.03mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
3.07mg
Catechin
0.52mg
Epigallocatechin
0.43mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.41mg
Quercetin
0.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:432.2kcal
21.61%
Fat:28.55g
43.92%
Saturated Fat:10.49g
65.53%
Carbohydrates:39.46g
13.15%
Net Carbohydrates:37.23g
13.54%
Sugar:11.88g
13.2%
Cholesterol:28.63mg
9.54%
Sodium:306.68mg
13.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.68g
11.35%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.38%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.25%
Folate:41.4µg
10.35%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.87%
Fiber:2.23g
8.94%
Iron:1.61mg
8.93%
Phosphorus:88.22mg
8.82%
Selenium:5.8µg
8.28%
Vitamin A:389.88IU
7.8%
Vitamin B3:1.55mg
7.75%
Copper:0.13mg
6.56%
Magnesium:19.2mg
4.8%
Vitamin K:5.03µg
4.79%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.65%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.55%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.45%
Calcium:43.37mg
4.34%
Potassium:122.65mg
3.5%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.04%
Vitamin C:1.29mg
1.56%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes