Frozen cranberry velvet pie

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFine vanilla wafer crumbs
1packStore bought crust
8ouncesPkg cream cheese, softened
1cupWhipping cream
¼cupSugar
Whipping cream for garnish
6tablespoonsButter or margarine, melted
½teaspoonVanilla
1can16 oz whole cranberry sauce

Directions

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PIE

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If making own crust Combine crumbs and melted butter; press firmly into bottom and sides of buttered 9 inch pie pan. Chill until firm.

Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Set aside Combine whipping cream, sugar and vanilla, whip until thickened but not stiff. Gradually add to the whipped cream cheese, beating until smooth and creamy.

Set aside a few whole cranberries from the sauce for garnish.

Fold the remaining cranberry sauce into whipped mixture. Spoon into chilled crust. Freeze until firm.

Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

To serve, top with the additional whipped cream and the reserved whole cranberries.

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== Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. == Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 11-08-95