Are you looking for a decadent and delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than the chocolate cranberry treat! This heavenly combination of rich chocolate and tart cranberries is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With its easy-to-follow recipe and minimal ingredients, this scrumptious dessert is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether you're preparing for a special occasion or just craving a sweet indulgence, let's dive into the delightful journey of creating the ultimate chocolate cranberry treat.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY TREATS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 36 to 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Set aside.
- Whisk the honey, vanilla, butter and egg together in a 5-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the rice cereal, cranberries and almonds until combined. Let the mixture cool for 45 minutes.
- Place the grated chocolate in a small bowl.
- Firmly press the rice mixture together into 36 balls, each about 1-inch in diameter, using slightly damp hands. Roll the cookies in the chocolate until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
CRANBERRY-CHOCOLATE TART
Provided by Sarah Patterson Scott
Categories Chocolate Ginger Dessert Bake Stew Christmas Thanksgiving Cream Cheese Cranberry Fall Winter Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For cranberry topping:
- Pour 1/4 cup cranberry juice into small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until softened, 15 minutes. Combine 1/4 cup cranberry juice, cranberries, and next 5 ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until cranberries are tender but still plump, 5 minutes. Strain into bowl; set cranberries aside. Add gelatin mixture to hot juice in bowl; stir until gelatin dissolves. Stir cranberries back into juice. Chill until cranberry mixture is cold and slightly thickened, at least 8 hours or overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- Stir chopped crystallized ginger into cranberry mixture.
- For crust:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Combine chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, sugar, and salt in medium bowl; add 5 tablespoons melted butter and stir until crumbs feel moist when pressed together with fingertips, adding remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter if mixture is dry. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom. Bake chocolate crust until beginning to set and slightly crisp, pressing with spoon if crust puffs during baking, about 14 minutes. Transfer tart pan to rack and cool crust completely before filling.
- For mascarpone filling:
- Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients except ginger in medium bowl just until thick enough to spread (do not overbeat or mixture may curdle). Spread filling in cooled crust. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Spoon cranberry mixture evenly over mascarpone filling. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours. Garnish with crystallized ginger strips, if desired. Cut tart into wedges and serve cold.
- *An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at Italian markets.
WHITE CHOCOLATE-CRANBERRY CRISPY RICE TREATS
Adapted from No Bake Cookies IV on this site. Cranberries add a surprisingly tart flavor.
Provided by K Lea
Categories Crispy Rice Treats
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place white chocolate chips, butter, and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir. Repeat in 30-second intervals until smooth. Mix in vanilla.
- Combine cereal and cranberries in a large bowl. Pour melted chocolate mixture over top and quickly mix to coat dry ingredients.
- Drop mixture onto waxed paper and roll into balls, using about 2 tablespoons mixture per treat. Let stand until firm, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 38.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED CRANBERRIES
In my quest for cranberry recipes, I came across this little gem. Try it, you'll like it! From the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. This fits into the Mid West, New England and Canadian regions.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring frequently until melted.
- Dip cranberries in chocolate with toothpick until coated.
- Place on wax paper.
- Refrigerate until firm.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with a cacao content of 60% or higher.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
- To temper the chocolate, heat it to 115°F (46°C), then cool it to 88°F (31°C). This will help the chocolate harden with a smooth, glossy finish.
- If you don't have baking parchment, you can use a silicone baking mat or lightly grease a baking sheet.
- For a neater finish, dip the chocolate-covered balls in melted chocolate again and roll them in chopped pistachios or grated chocolate.
Conclusion:
These chocolate-covered cranberry balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chocolate and dried fruit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delightful treats that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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