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No-Bake Cranberry Yum Yum Recipe

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No-Bake Cranberry Yum Yum is a creamy, layered dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a smooth cream cheese and whipped cream filling, topped with whole berry cranberry sauce and crunchy pecans. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any festive occasion, this easy-to-make treat requires no baking and is refrigerated until set.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

Topping

  • 1 (14 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Blend with a fork until crumbs are evenly moistened.
  2. Reserve Crumbs: Set aside 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture for topping later.
  3. Form Crust Layer: Press the remaining crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray to form an even crust.
  4. Make Cream Cheese Mixture: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
  5. Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream with granulated sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  6. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture by hand until fully blended and smooth.
  7. Layer Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread just under half of the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
  8. Add Cranberry Sauce: Stir the cranberry sauce slightly in the can to break it up. Spoon large dollops onto the cream cheese layer and gently spread evenly.
  9. Top with Remaining Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread the remaining cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the cranberry layer, fully covering it.
  10. Add Topping: Mix the reserved 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs with chopped pecans and sprinkle evenly over the top layer.
  11. Chill: Cover the pan and refrigerate the dessert for several hours or preferably overnight to allow it to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

  • For a lighter option, use 1/3-less fat cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese.
  • You can substitute an 8 oz container of Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping for the homemade whipped cream in this recipe.
  • To make a larger batch, double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan.

Keywords: No-Bake dessert, cranberry dessert, cream cheese dessert, holiday dessert, easy dessert, layered dessert

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