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I don't know if one of these might be the recipe you are looking for, but I will post both of them for you.
Cranberry Torte
1 1/2 C graham cracker crumbs (at least 1/2 C from cinnamon graham crackers) 1/2 C chopped pecans 1/2 C sugar 6 T butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 C ground fresh cranberries (about 2 C whole berries) 1 C sugar 2 egg whites, room temperature 1 T frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 tsp vanilla dash of salt 1 C whipping cream, whipped Glaze (see next recipe)
Combine crumbs, pecans, 1/2 C sugar & butter (or margarine). Press into a 8 1/2 in. or 9 in. springform pan; chill. In a food processor, chop whole berries until coarse; add 1 C sugar, let stand 5 minutes only. Add unbeaten egg whites, orange juice concentrate, vanilla & salt. Whirl in processor until thick. (If you do not have a food processor, follow these directions: In a large mixer bowl, combine cranberries & 1 C sugar, let stand 5 min. only. In another bowl, beat egg whites, orange juice concentrate, vanilla & salt until stiff peaks form.)
Fold whipped cream into berry mixture. Pour into crust. Freeze until firm. When ready to serve, spread glaze on center of torte but not to edge. Cut into wedges.
Glaze
1/2 C sugar 1 T cornstarch 3/4 C fresh cranberries 2/3 C water
Combine all ingredients in saucepan; cook until bubbly, thickened and clear. Stir until cranberries pop. Cool to room temperature. DO NOT chill.
Serving tip: Slice a whole, unpeeled orange into slices like wheels, then into fourths. Place oranges on top of torte with points of quarters pointing toward center. Spread center w/glaze.
Frozen Cranberry Velvet Pie
1 1/4 C vanilla crushed vanilla wafers 6 T butter, melted 1 C whipping cream 1/4 C sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese 1 can (1 lb) whole cranberry sauce (or cranberry orange relish)
Combine crumbs and melted butter; press firmly onto bollom & sides of 9 in. pie plate. Chill until firm. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Combine whipping cream, sugar, & vanilla, whip until thickened but not stiff. Gradually add to cream cheese, beating until smooth & creamy. Fold in cranberry sauce, reserving a few whole cranberry for garnish. Spoon into crust; freeze until firm. REmove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Top with additional whipped cream & reserved cranberries.
Prepare a supply of cranberry pies as much as a month in advance & keep frozen until used.
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