Description
Looking for a stunning holiday dessert that’s just as delicious as it is beautiful? This Cranberry White Chocolate Tart is the perfect festive treat. A crisp graham cracker crust is filled with silky white chocolate cream and topped with a vibrant cranberry compote. Whether you’re planning a quick Christmas dessert, a showstopping dinner finale, or need new easy recipe inspiration, this tart fits the bill. It’s a favorite among winter food ideas and dessert lovers alike.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces white chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup whipped cream (for decorating)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press into a tart pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Melt white chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract. Spread into cooled crust.
3. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange zest. Simmer until berries burst and sauce thickens. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool.
4. Spoon cranberry mixture over the white chocolate filling.
5. Pipe whipped cream around the edge and garnish as desired. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For an extra citrus zing, add more orange zest to the cranberry topping.
You can prepare the tart a day ahead; the flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake + baked crust
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cranberry tart, white chocolate dessert, holiday dessert, easy tart recipe, festive dessert