16 Cranberry Desserts That Are Tart and Totally Delicious

Celebrate the tart, tangy flavor of cranberries with these mouthwatering dessert recipes. Whether baked into pies, blended into bars, or folded into cakes, these cranberry dessert recipes are a seasonal delight. A perfect balance of sweet and tart for any occasion.

Just Like Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars Copycat

Starbucks cranberry bliss bars are a festive favourite. This easy cranberry bar is a copycat recipe from Starbucks boasting vanilla, white chocolate, cranberries, orange, and more. Homemade bliss bars are easy to make and offer the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavours.
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Sparkling Frosted Cranberry Cookies

The sparkling garnish on top is an easy way to dress up desserts for Thanksgiving and Christmas. These sparkling frosted cranberry cookies pair the sugared cranberries with homemade cookies plus a simple buttercream to make festive treats in the true spirit of holiday cheer.
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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

These festive wreath-shaped cookies combine the flavors of cranberry, lemon, and pistachio for a colorful holiday treat. The tart lemon icing complements the sweet cookie base, while the cranberries and pistachios add texture and visual appeal. Their attractive appearance and delicious taste have made them a popular Christmas baking tradition.
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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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White Chocolate Cranberry Scones

You are going to love these white chocolate cranberry scones. 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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Cranberry Bliss Bars

You don’t have to wait all year for these Starbucks copycat cranberry bliss bars. These blondies can be made year-round at home!
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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 Orange Braid

With only 7 ingredients and 30 minutes from start to finish this Cranberry Orange Braid would be the perfect Christmas Morning Breakfast!
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Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

With only four 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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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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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 Bundt Cake With Sour Cream

A tender and moist, tart and sweet cranberry bundt cake with sour cream is a 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 Cheesecake

Cranberry Cheesecake is made with a thick layer of graham cracker crust, a classic Christmas cheesecake and topped with homemade cranberry jam. This is an incredibly decadent holiday dessert recipe.
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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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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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