As per another thread...I offer this recipe
Cryptberry Pie(you will note that in most of my dessert recipes, I make 2-3 minimum pies/tarts/etc...that is because it is just as easy to make several as it is to make one, just in case you drop one or friends come over etc.)
make or buy two pie crusts...I like cookie crumb for this one, graham cracker or ginger snaps
make a basic cheese cake filling or buy the no-bake (the instant is fine, just doctor it up a bit with spices)
make 3 cups of whole berry cranberry or buy three cans of whole berry not the jelly type
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The ease of this dessert is in the prep, the elegance is in the construction.
Seal the cookie crust with a simple egg wash (beat an egg until smooth) and bake at 350* for 5 mins, pull out to cool (the egg wash will seal the crust and prevent soggy crust)
Warm the cranberries and strain through a collinder into a bowl to reserve the liquid/gel
Put the berries into the pie crusts, chill in freezer for 10-15 mins to set
With the cheese cake filling in hand, layer into cooled pie shells
Put the liquid/gel in a zip lock bag, seal, hold tip up and cut a small tip off, use this to make a spiral or other design on the cheese filling...you can use a tooth pick or knife tip to drag through for the classic burst pattern
Bake if fresh or set up in fridge if no-bake style
Enjoy
