Description
Add a festive twist to your holiday desserts with this *Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce*! It’s the ultimate combination of tart and sweet — rich dark chocolate meets bright cranberry citrus filling in a treat that’s part dessert, part gourmet candy. Whether you’re looking for a quick Christmas dessert idea, a creative way to use leftover cranberry sauce, or simply a new holiday snack, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor and elegance with minimal effort. Great for gifting or your seasonal dessert board, it’s a beautiful addition to your go-to holiday food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chips
2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the cranberry sauce cool completely.
3. Spoon the mixture into silicone molds or onto a parchment-lined tray, forming small rounds (2 tablespoons each). Freeze for 1–2 hours until firm.
4. Melt the chocolate and butter (or coconut oil) using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
5. Dip the frozen cranberry discs into the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off. Place on parchment paper.
6. Chill in the fridge until the chocolate hardens.
7. Optional: garnish with orange zest, sugared cranberries, or grated chocolate.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for a glossy, snappy coating.
Chill the cranberry filling thoroughly before dipping for clean chocolate coverage.
Add chopped nuts or a splash of orange liqueur to the filling for an adult twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chocolate cranberry recipe, easy holiday dessert, leftover cranberry sauce, festive treat