32 Simple Yet Sensational Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving! Their sweet-tart flavor adds a pop of excitement to all sorts of desserts. Think beyond cranberry sauce. There are amazing recipes for bars, crumbles, scones, and even fancy galettes! Fresh cranberries are fantastic, but don’t worry if they’re out of season. Frozen cranberries work just as well in these cranberry dessert recipes.

Rustic Cranberry Galette

A warm golden brown cranberry galette is ideal for any occasion, from Christmas or Thanksgiving to a special event like someone’s birthday. Cranberries offer a bold, tart taste and this cranberry raspberry galette also boasts orange, cream, cranberries and raspberries for a wonderful result. You can use fresh or frozen berries and any type of pie crust you prefer.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Scones

You are going to love these white chocolate cranberry scones. They are my go to easy scone recipe because they combine two of my favourite things! If you’re looking for a sweet and indulgent treat to enjoy during a lazy weekend morning or to bring to a holiday brunch, this is the best scone recipe.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Cupcakes

Moist vanilla cupcakes are filled with a cranberry filling and then topped with white chocolate buttercream and sparkling sugar cranberries.
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Cranberry Orange Biscotti with White Chocolate Drizzle

Cranberry orange biscotti are always good but especially during the festive period when cranberries and warm citrus flavours come into their own. Biscotti are famed for being a dry cookie that you dip into hot drinks. Just the kind of snack you want during the holidays!
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Cranberry & Pistachio White Chocolate Bark

Cranberry and pistachio white chocolate bark is so festive and it’s perfect for Christmas! It’s like almond bark but with pistachios rather than almonds. This easy holiday treat recipe is so simple to make and if you are like me, a fan of white chocolate, cranberry and pistachio, you’ll love it! This Christmas bark with pistachios and cranberries is perfect for cookie swaps, school parties and any holiday event.
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Cranberry Lemon Pistachio Wreath Cookies

My mom loves holiday baking and this is a recipe for cranberry lemon pistachio cookies that she has been making for many years. They are almost too pretty to eat. The tart lemon taste of the icing has to be my favourite part of these colourful Christmas cookies. Because they’re so good, making these cranberry pistachio wreath cookies is a tradition I’m only too happy to continue!
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Cranberry Lime Pie

Cranberry and lime make for such a tasty combination. Make this pie to add color and vareity to your Thanksgiving dessert menu. It is the ideal blend of tart and sweet.
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Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

With only 4 ingredients, this is the easiest white fudge, made in the microwave or the stovetop! It is a simple recipe that comes together quickly and lasts for weeks. It travels well, is great for gift-giving, and is a crowd-pleaser.
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No-Bake Cranberry Cheesecake

No bake cranberry cheesecake recipe. This cheesecake is a silky smooth and creamy vanilla filling on top of a gingersnap cookie crust and topped with a quick homemade cranberry sauce. Added sugar coated cranberries for decoration.
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No-Bake Cranberry Pie

Creamy, tart, and utterly delicious, our No-Bake Cranberry Pie is the perfect holiday treat. With a luscious cream cheese filling, tangy cranberry sauce, and a buttery graham cracker crust, it’s a slice of festive delight you won’t want to miss.
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Easy Christmas Cranberry Bundt Cake With Sour Cream

Tender and moist, tart and sweet, this easy Christmas cranberry bundt cake with sour cream is my very favorite Christmas cake. With just 12 minutes of prep time and a few basic pantry ingredients, you’ll have this delicious holiday cake finished, and topped with the simple glaze, in no time.
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Cranberry Orange Cake

Cranberry Orange Cake. A moist orange zest cake with fresh cranberries with a sweet cream cheese orange frosting. A sweet yet tart holiday cake.
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The Best Cranberry Orange Bread

Moist & delicious Cranberry Orange Bread with Orange glaze and a wonderful festive decoration is the ultimate holiday favorite! With aromatic orange zest and tart cranberries that can be the perfect easy breakfast or dessert during the holidays.
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Cranberry Pecan Muffins Recipe

Easily prepare the perfect Cranberry Pecan Muffins from scratch using fresh ingredients, such as flour, cranberries, and orange juice. These muffins are great to have at any time of the day.
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Cranberry Meyer Lemon Pie

This festive pie has the best flavor. The combination of meyer lemon and cranberry makes for a creamy and tart treat that everyone will want to save room for a slice of.
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Cranberry Orange Cake

The Cranberry Orange Cake is baked in a loaf pan and is hands down one of the most delicious and festive cakes you can make for the holiday season.
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Apple Cranberry Cobbler Recipe

This cranberry apple cobbler topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream is one of my favorite desserts. This recipe is asy to make, you can turn an ordinary cake mix into this extraordinary cranberry apple cobbler dessert.
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Frosted Cranberry Cookies

These frosted cranberry cookies start with a gloriously soft cranberry shortbread cookie that is topped with a sweet vanilla icing and sugared cranberries. Also called cranberry meltaway cookies, they are so soft they almost melt in your mouth!
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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

These soft-baked White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies have the perfect chewy texture and sweet flavor. All you need is a cookie mix, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and a couple of other basic ingredients to bake these deliciously easy cookies!
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Cranberry Apple Crumble Pie

Kickstart the holidays with this Cranberry Apple Crumble Pie recipe. Spiced apples and tart cranberries mingle with oat streusel and a flaky buttermilk crust for a sweet slice of heaven. Serve it for breakfast or your Thanksgiving buffet, just be sure it’s served with a melty scoop of ice cream.
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Cranberry Custard Pie

Move cranberries from your side dish to your dessert table this holiday season with a Cranberry Custard Pie. Smooth, creamy custard and fresh cranberries pair with a flaky butter crust in the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
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Cranberry Caramel Bars Recipe

Chewy oats, sweet gooey caramel, tart cranberries, and salty pecans come together in these perfectly delicious Cranberry Caramel Bars. Take this colorful dessert bar to your next potluck or just share them with friends this fall.
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Cranberry Curd Tart Recipe

Cranberry Curd Tart will make a striking addition to your holiday dessert table. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice and a graham cracker crust. Can easily be made gluten free with an almond or hazelnut crust.
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Easy Apple Cranberry Crisp

Apple cranberry crisp is an easy dessert to serve during the holidays. Tart cranberries complement crisp apples and a buttery crisp topping.
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Apple Cranberry Pie Recipe

This Apple Cranberry Pie Recipe is complete with a buttery, flaky lattice pie crust and tart sweet apple cranberry filling. It’s a festive holiday dessert that can be made entirely in advance.
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Apple Cranberry Crisp

It is a great twist on the classic apple crisp dessert and the perfect homestyle comfort food that’s good for the soul, especially on a cold fall day.
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Cranberry Gingersnap Tart

This stunning cranberry gingersnap tart is the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table! A sweetly spiced gingersnap crust is filled with a fresh cranberry-orange curd to create a special dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious.
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Cranberry Coffee Cake

The holidays are fast approaching, and you can’t go without having this deliciously easy Cranberry Coffee Cake. Tender, crunchy, and just the perfect amount of flavor.
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3 Ingredient White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge

This delicious white chocolate cranberry fudge is an easy gluten free treat to put together quickly with just 4 ingredients. All you need is a bowl, microwave, spatula and a 9 inch square pan.
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Cranberry Cheesecake

What could be better than a dreamy cranberry cheesecake square? This recipes is festive and has such a delicious, seasonal flavor!
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