No-bake Cranberry Yum Yum
Immerse yourself in the symphony of the No Bake Cranberry Yum Yum, where simplicity and elegance merge to create a dessert that's both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. This recipe combines the crunch of a graham cracker crust infused with cinnamon layered with a velvety smooth cream cheese mixture infused with vanilla. On top you'll find a tangy cranberry sauce that bursts, with flavor. To add a touch we sprinkle pecans on top resulting in a dessert that offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. It's not a treat for your taste buds but also pleasing to the eye. Suitable, for any occasion it showcases how easy yet extraordinary culinary creations can be truly beautiful.
Servings
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract divided
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling & Topping:
- 1 can 14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
Let's start with the crust:
- Combine 1 and 1/4 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 6 tablespoons of butter.
- Set aside 1 tablespoon of this mixture for use.
- Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan that has been coated with stick spray.
Now let's make the cream cheese mixture:
- Blend together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of confectioners sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla until it becomes smooth.
- In a bowl whip together 2 cups of whipping cream, 3 tablespoons of sugar and another half teaspoon of vanilla until it forms peaks.
- Gently combine the whipped cream with the cream cheese mixture.
Next, let's assemble the dessert:
- Spread than half of the cream cheese mixture, over the crust layer.
- Stir up some sauce from its can. Spoon it over the layer of cream cheese. Make sure to spread it evenly.
- Add the remaining cream cheese mixture on top. Spread it evenly well.
Now for some toppings:
- Mix together 3 tablespoons chopped pecans with the reserved graham cracker crumbs we set aside earlier.
- Sprinkle this topping over the layer to add some crunchiness and flavor.
Finally chill time:
- Refrigerate your creation for hours. Preferably overnight, before serving. This will allow all flavors to meld together perfectly.
Notes
If you have a tooth but follow a gluten-free diet you'll be happy to know that making our No Bake Cranberry Yum Yum gluten-free is both easy and delicious. The key is to use a gluten-free version of graham cracker crumbs, for the crust. You can find these in health food sections or specialty stores. They provide a satisfying crunch and sweetness without any gluten. Additionally remember to check the labels, on your vanilla extract and confectioners sugar to ensure they don't contain any gluten-based additives.