15 Sweet and Savory Cranberry Recipes

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of cranberries with this irresistible collection of 15 Sweet and Savory Cranberry Recipes. From festive desserts to flavorful main dishes, these recipes shows off the cranberry’s irresistible tartness in ways you might not expect.

Got a sweet tooth? Sink into a luscious Cranberry Chocolate Cake, where rich chocolate meets bright cranberry bursts, or whip up a light, dreamy Cranberry Meringue Roll that’s perfect for any gathering. Crunchy Cranberry Biscotti, Cranberry Babka and buttery Cranberry Orange Cookies are made for holiday cheer, and your coffee breaks. And for a showstopper? The elegance of the White Chocolate Cranberry Layer Cake or the Triple Chocolate Cranberry Mousse Cake will wow your family and friends.

Cranberries shine in savory dishes too, and I love using them in various dishes. Sweet-tart cranberries bring roasted perfection to Brussels Sprouts, and they add the perfect pop to the creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad. Imagine pulling golden Baked Brie with Cranberries and Nuts out of the oven, it’s guaranteed to disappear fast! And if you’re hosting a holiday feast, a Cranberry-Stuffed Turkey Roulade or Skillet Sweet Potato Bread with Pecan Cranberry Cheese Dip will steal the spotlight.

From a zesty Cranberry Tart to crowd-pleasing sides, these recipes prove cranberries belong in your kitchen year-round. Get ready to turn this humble berry into your new favorite ingredient!

Sweet Cranberry Recipes

Discover sweet cranberry recipes, from cakes and cookies to tarts and biscotti. These recipes are perfect for fall, winter, and holiday gatherings.

Cranberry White Chocolate Tart

This Cranberry White Chocolate Tart is a delicate and elegant dessert you can prepare for Christmas. It is one of the most beautiful, colorful and flavorful tarts I have ever prepared. The tart consists of a pâte sablée crust made with almonds,  a white chocolate almond crunch, a cranberry orange layer and white chocolate ganache. The tart is beautifully decorated with red currants, sugar-coated cranberries, and cinnamon sticks, all dusted with powdered sugar.

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Triple Chocolate Cranberry Mousse Cake

This beautiful Triple Chocolate Cranberry Mousse Cake is an impressive layered cake with a simply delightful flavor combination. Just imagine what play of textures and flavors in this cake, using three types of chocolate paired with a sweet and tart cranberry and orange jelly.

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Cranberry White Chocolate Meringue Roll

This Cranberry White Chocolate Meringue Roll is a delicate and festive dessert perfect for celebrating the winter holidays. Consisting of a light and airy meringue filled with a white chocolate filling and freshly made cranberry and orange jam, this roll is extremely delightful and flavorful. The tart jam is balancing in such a great way the sweetness of the meringue and white chocolate, that you can hardly stop at one slice.

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Easy Chocolate Cranberry Cake

This Easy Chocolate Cranberry Cake is a festive, flavorful treat, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights. The cake is moist, chocolaty and fudgy, topped with a luscious blend of cream cheese and cranberry sauce.

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Cranberry Orange Babka

This easy Cranberry Orange Babka is a flavorful sweet bread perfect for the cranberry and holiday seasons. The babka is beautifully braided and has an impressive look. With its soft crumb and flavorful cranberry orange filling this bread makes a great treat for breakfast or as a snack during the day. 

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White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Layer Cake

This White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Layer Cake is one of the most elegant and delicate cakes you can ever prepare. It is flavored with oranges and cranberries, making this cake so festive and perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Cranberry Pistachio Fudge without Sweetened Condensed Milk

I've been making this Cranberry Pistachio Fudge for years, usually for Christmas and New Year's Eve and every time I make it everybody is super excited about it and it is usually devoured in a matter of minutes. Once you try it you can hardly stop at only one piece as it is simply irresistible and quite addictive. This recipe of fudge that uses powdered milk is by far one of my favorite fudge recipes, as you can have better control on the sugar and the results are always amazing.

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Cranberry Orange Cookies

These Cranberry and Orange Cookies are bursting with bright orange flavor, making them an extra-special treat for the holidays. With their soft, chewy texture and irresistible flavor, these cookies are a delightful treat to share with friends and family.

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Dried Fruit Biscotti

Dried fruit biscotti made with dried cranberries, plums, apricots and raisins perfect alongside morning hot tea or coffee or for holiday tables and homemade gifts.

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Savory Cranberry Recipes

Explore savory recipes with cranberries like Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baked Brie in puff pastry, Turkey Roulade, and delicious Broccoli Salad. These are all perfect for festive meals or cozy fall and winter dinners.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This Broccoli and cauliflower salad is a perfect choice among your other Thanksgiving side dishes. It can be made well in advance, travels easy and if you end up with leftovers (which is unlikely) it can easily be stored for a later meal.

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Skillet Sweet Potato Bread with Pecan Cranberry Cheese Dip

This Skillet Sweet Potato Bread with Pecan Cranberry Cheese Dip is one of the most impressive and delightful dishes you can prepare for holiday gatherings. The skillet consists of fluffy and soft homemade sweet potato bread rolls ring with a warm gooey melted cheese dip with toasted pecans, dried cranberries and honey in the center.

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Turkey Roulade with Cranberry and Spinach Stuffing

This Turkey Roulade with Cranberry and Spinach Stuffing is an excellent option for those who want a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish for their Thanksgiving dinner. It's an impressive dish that will make your guests feel special, and it's a great way to switch things up if you're tired of the traditional whole-roasted turkey. 

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Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce is a classic accompaniment to holiday meals, adding a burst of tartness and sweetness to savory dishes. It is very easy and quick to prepare with either frozen or fresh cranberries and can be made in advance.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pine Nuts

What other better side dish than this Roasted Brussels Sprouts with cranberries and pine nuts for holiday tables? This combination is simply perfect.

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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you can prepare for holiday season or any other party. Not only it looks great but it tastes awesome too and is best served with crackers or toasted bread slices.

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I hope you will try these 15 Cranberry Recipes that are as simple to make as they are delightful to share. If you try them out share the photos with me on Instagram, to see how they turn out for you.

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