Description
Delight in the flavors of the season with this Cranberry White Chocolate Tart — an elegant dessert that perfectly balances rich, creamy white chocolate with the tart pop of cranberries. With its buttery crust and glossy cranberry topping, it’s a showstopper for any holiday table. Whether you’re searching for easy dinner desserts, festive holiday food ideas, or a quick make-ahead dessert, this tart delivers on flavor, presentation, and simplicity. Perfect for winter gatherings, Christmas dinner, or as a quick dessert idea for parties.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1–2 tablespoons cold water
Pinch of salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Sugared cranberries
Whipped cream or meringue dollops
Fresh rosemary sprigs
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Add cold water slowly until dough forms. Press into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line crust with parchment and weights. Bake 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake 10 minutes more. Cool completely.
3. Melt white chocolate. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add cream and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Fold in white chocolate. Spread filling into cooled crust and refrigerate 1 hour.
4. In a saucepan, cook cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest until berries burst and sauce thickens (8–10 minutes). Cool slightly, then spoon over the tart.
5. Once the topping sets, decorate with whipped cream, sugared cranberries, and rosemary. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Always chill the crust before baking to prevent shrinking and ensure crisp edges.
Let the cranberry topping cool before adding it to the filling to avoid melting.
Use high-quality white chocolate for the creamiest, most flavorful result.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg