Frozen Cranberry Velvet Pie

FROZEN CRANBERRY VELVET PIE
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1¼ cups finely crushed vanilla wafers
6 Tbs butter, melted
8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 can whole cranberry sauce (1 lb.)

1. Combine crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and sides of a 9″ pie plate. Chill until firm.

2. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy.

3. In separate bowl, combine whipping cream, sugar and vanilla; whip until thickened but not stiff. Gradually add to the cream cheese, beating until smooth and creamy. Fold in cranberry sauce, reserving a few whole cranberries for garnish.

4. Spoon into crust; freeze until firm.

5. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Top with additional whipped cream and reserved cranberries.

Cooking Tips
*To crush vanilla wafers, place in a freezer ziploc and mash with a meat tenderizer (or use food processor).

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