Cranberry Crunch Pie

1 baked 9-inch pie shell or graham cracker crust
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 can (1 lb.) whole cranberry sauce
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. (about 1 large) peeled and chopped tart apple

Walnut Streusel:
1/3 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
3 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 c. chilled butter or margarine

Prepare pie shell and set aside. In small bowl of electric mixer, beat cheese until smooth and creamy; spread in pie shell. Stir together the brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add cranberry sauce to blend thoroughly. Spoon cranberry sauce on top of cream cheese, spreading evenly.
To make streusel: Combine all ingredients and rub mixture between fingers to form large crumbs. Sprinkle on top of cranberry mixture. Bake in 375 degrees oven for 45 minutes or until streusel is golden brown. Cool, then refrigerate to serve chilled. Serves 6 to 8 and many more. Great at Christ mas time for potlucks.

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