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Cranberry Gingersnap Pie Recipe

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A festive cranberry gingersnap pie with a spiced cookie crust, bold tart cranberry filling, and an optional creamy cream cheese layer that creates a perfectly balanced holiday dessert.

Ingredients

2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed if frozen)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

8 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)

1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for cream cheese layer)

1 cup whipped topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine gingersnap cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly mixed.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  5. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
  7. Remove from heat and let the cranberry filling cool slightly.
  8. If using the cream cheese layer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth, then gently fold in whipped topping.
  9. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust, if using.
  10. Pour the cranberry filling over the cream cheese layer or directly onto the crust.
  11. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the filling is bubbly.
  12. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Adjust sugar in the filling based on cranberry tartness.

Orange zest adds a bright citrus note.

Gluten-free gingersnaps can be used for a gluten-free crust.

Pie is best served chilled or slightly cool.

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