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No-Bake Cranberry Yum Yum Recipe

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No-Bake Cranberry Yum Yum is a creamy, delightfully textured dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese and whipped cream layers, and a sweet-tart cranberry sauce topping, all topped with a pecan and crumb sprinkle. This easy-to-make, refrigerated treat requires no baking, making it perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

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Crust

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

Cream Cheese 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 the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground cinnamon, and melted butter. Blend with a fork until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  2. Reserve crumbs for topping: Set aside 1 tablespoon of the graham cracker crumb mixture to use later as a topping garnish.
  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 create an even crust.
  4. Make cream cheese mixture: Using an electric mixer, beat together softened cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  5. Whip cream: In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream with granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold cream cheese and whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture by hand until fully combined, keeping the texture light and fluffy.
  7. Layer cream cheese mixture: Spread just under half of the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust.
  8. Add cranberry layer: Stir the canned whole berry cranberry sauce to loosen it slightly, then spoon large dollops evenly over the cream cheese layer. Gently spread the cranberry sauce to cover the layer evenly.
  9. Top cranberry with remaining cream mixture: Spread the remaining cream cheese and whipped cream mixture gently and evenly over the cranberry layer, fully covering it.
  10. Add pecan and crumb topping: Combine the chopped pecans with the reserved tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs and sprinkle evenly over the top of the dessert.
  11. Chill: Cover the pan and refrigerate the dessert for several hours or overnight to set properly before serving.
  12. Optional substitutions: For a lighter option, use 1/3-less fat cream cheese instead of regular. You may also substitute an 8-ounce container of Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping for the homemade whipped cream if desired.
  13. Recipe scaling: To serve a larger crowd, double the recipe and prepare it in a 9×13-inch pan instead.

Notes

  • Use 1/3-less fat cream cheese as a lower-fat alternative without sacrificing flavor.
  • Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping can replace homemade whipped cream for convenience.
  • Refrigerate overnight for the best texture and flavor melding.
  • Double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch pan for larger gatherings.
  • The dessert is best served chilled directly from the refrigerator.

Keywords: No Bake Dessert, Cranberry Yum Yum, Cream Cheese Dessert, Holiday Dessert, Easy Dessert, No Bake Recipe

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