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A vibrant display of assorted cranberry desserts, including tarts, cakes, and parfaits on a rustic wooden table.

21 Cranberry Dessert Recipes For Holidays

A delightful cranberry dessert perfect for holiday celebrations, combining fresh cranberries with a sweet, buttery batter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits and liquids
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
Dry ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes optional
For serving
  • 1 cup whipped cream for serving
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook water and sugar until boiling, then add cranberries and simmer until they pop. Cool.
  3. Mix butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
  4. Combine dry ingredients and add to wet mixture. Fold in cranberries and nuts or coconut if using.
  5. Pour batter into a greased dish and bake 25-30 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.