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Cranberry Gingersnap Pie

Cranberry Gingersnap Pie: Your New Holiday Showstopper

Cranberry Gingersnap Pie is a refreshing holiday dessert featuring a spicy gingersnap crust and luscious cranberry filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Gingersnaps or Biscoff cookies as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts omit for nut-free version
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar white sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Butter can use coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries or use frozen if fresh are unavailable
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust based on preference
  • 2 whole Eggs plus 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt can use regular salt
  • 1/4 cup Room Temperature Butter soft for easy mixing
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/2 cup Sugared Cranberries for decorating the pie
  • a few Fresh Thyme or Mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Saucepan
  • pie plate
  • wire rack

Method
 

Procedure
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine gingersnaps, walnuts, and brown sugar until finely crumbed. Drizzle in melted butter and pulse until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 10-15 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Allow to cool completely.
  4. In a saucepan, cook cranberries with 2 cups of sugar and some water over medium heat until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Puree until smooth.
  5. Whisk together pureed cranberries, eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, and remaining sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl to remove lumps. Return to low heat, whisk in room temperature butter until smooth.
  7. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to set.
  8. Garnish with sugared cranberries and fresh herbs before serving. Serve chilled or let sit at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and texture. Chill time is essential for the filling to set properly.

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