16 Cranberry Desserts That Go Beyond the Sauce Bowl

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Cranberries are not just for your holiday sauce; they can shine in a variety of desserts that will elevate any gathering. These creative recipes showcase the tartness of cranberries in delightful ways.

Serve a different kind of cranberry this Thanksgiving to level up your holidays from now on!

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Cranberry Cherry Crisp

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This Cranberry Cherry Crisp could truly not be easier and has the added bonus of being Vegan & Gluten Free! Vegan Cherry Crisp is a perfect holiday dessert!

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Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff

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Put your leftover cranberry sauce to good use with this easy to make Cranberry Cheesecake Fluff.  It’s light and airy with a creamy mousse-like texture and has no added sugar!

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Cranberry Cake With Orange Glaze

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Photo Credit: Christina’s Cucina

Cranberry Cake with Orange Glaze is a light and delicious dessert option for the holiday season. Not too heavy, and not too sweet with the lovely festive flavor of cranberries!

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Cranberry Curd Tart

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When you want a sweet and tart dessert, but donโ€™t know what to make, this Cranberry Curd Tart is a great choice. Itโ€™s also a very pretty dessert and tastes amazing! 
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Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

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This healthy Cranberry Cheesecake Bars recipe is feel-good way to make a delicious treat during the holiday season.

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Lemon Cranberry Muffins

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Each one of our Lemon Cranberry Muffins is bursting with fresh citrus, balanced by the sweetness of cranberries.
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Cranberry Bliss Bars

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If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ Cranberry Bliss Bars, imagine having that same festive treat fresh from your own oven whenever you want. This copycat recipe brings together creamy white chocolate, tart cranberries, and smooth
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Cranberry Orange Pound Cake

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This cranberry orange pound cake is a moist cake with a cranberry filling and topped with an orange glaze. Ultimate Thanksgiving dessert!

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Cobbler

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Cobbler is a sweet yet tangy, festive dessert that’s baked right in your slow cooker!  This cranberry cobbler incorporates sweetened fresh cranberries with a delicious biscuit topping, making it a wonderful treat for the holidays!

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Cranberry Cake With Orange Glaze

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Photo Credit: Christina’s Cucina

Cranberry cake with orange glaze is a light and delicious dessert option for the holiday season. Not too heavy, and not too sweet with the lovely festive flavor of cranberries!
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Cranberry Apple Crisp

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Cranberry Apple Crisp takes the best of sweet apple crisp and adds a tart cranberry twist! The fruit crisp is delicious, comforting dessert.

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Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies

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How to make delicious oatmeal cranberry pecan cookies that are chewy with crispy edges! These oatmeal craisin cookies are a must-make recipe that is so easy and perfect for the holidays or any time of year!

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Cranberry Truffles

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These cranberry truffles are smooth & creamy with juicy little bursts of cranberry. They are a delicious little treat and make a wonderful gift.

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Cranberry Pecan Pinwheel Cookies

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Cranberry Pecan Pinwheel Cookies are soft, pillows of brown sugar cookie with a wonderful tart-sweet cranberry and pecan jam filling.

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Cranberry Biscotti

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Serve your morning coffee/tea with this Italian cranberry biscotti. The hard, crunchy biscuit will absorb the warmth of the hot drink.

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Cranberry Upside Down Cake

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Cranberry Upside-Down Cake is a white cake with a layer of brown sugar topping and fresh cranberries for a tasty Thanksgiving dessert.

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