Best 7 Cranberry Orange Tassies Recipes

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Cranberry orange tassies are small individual pastries with a delicious filling made from cranberries, oranges, and spices. They are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat anytime. The tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the oranges combine to create a unique and flavorful dessert. The tassies can be made with a variety of different crusts, but a shortbread crust is a classic choice. They are also easy to make, so even beginner bakers can enjoy them.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY ORANGE TEA CAKES



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Tea cakes make the list for favorite holiday cookie. This melt-in-your mouth version is flavor-packed with orange and cranberries too.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 teaspoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325° F. In small bowl, toss cranberries and 1 teaspoon flour; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat margarine and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Beat in egg, sour cream, orange peel and orange extract until smooth.
  • Beat in 2 cups flour, the baking soda and salt on low speed until well blended. Stir in cranberry mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are light golden. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Sprinkle tops with powdered sugar. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CRANBERRY-ORANGE TEA RING



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This lovely and delicious tea ring combines the classic flavors of cranberry and orange to create a tender and beautiful loaf that everyone will love!

Provided by larkspur

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F (43 degrees C))
1 (.25 ounce) package rapid-rise yeast
¾ cup warm milk (115 degrees F (46 degrees C))
1 egg
¼ cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups bread flour
½ cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups chopped fresh cranberries
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons water
6 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate
1 teaspoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine warm water and yeast in a large bowl; stir to dissolve. Add warm milk, egg, marmalade, and butter. Stir to combine.
  • Mix flour, oats, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to yeast mixture and stir until moistened. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat both sides. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine cranberries, brown sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until cranberries begin to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts, butter, and lemon juice. Let cool.
  • Punch dough down. Roll dough into a 10x20-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Whisk egg white and water together. Brush lightly over the dough. Spread cranberry filling over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides. Roll up tightly, starting from a long edge. Seal edges and cut off any tapered sides with no filling.
  • Transfer roll to a large square baking sheet. Join ends together to form a ring. Use sharp kitchen shears to make cuts at 1-inch intervals, cutting 2/3 of the way through the dough. Twist each slice gently to expose the swirled filling. Gently shape dough into a perfect ring. Cover and let rise until doubled, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 20 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Let cool completely.
  • Stir powdered sugar and orange juice concentrate together in a small bowl. Add enough water to reach a glaze-like consistency. Drizzle glaze over tea ring. Allow glaze to set before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 28.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 289.4 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

CRANBERRY PECAN TASSIES



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A traditional pecan tassie is a small tart with nuts. This holiday version adds cranberries. How festive! -Peggy West, Georgetown, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, room temperature
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape., Preheat oven to 325°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place in greased mini-muffin cups. Press evenly onto bottoms and up sides of cups., In a small bowl, beat egg, brown sugar, melted butter and orange zest until blended. Stir in pecans. Spoon 1-1/2 teaspoons filling into each cup; top with cranberries., Bake 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is set. Cool in pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.Freeze option: Freeze cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY ORANGE TASSIES



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I love tassies! They are like the perfect little bite of pie, but sort of a cookie all at the same time. I got this recipe from one of the special holiday cookie publications that you see at the checkout counter. I somehow always get sucked into buying them! I have also made these with dried cherries and dried blueberries. I haven't decided which is my favorite, I love all three. I am going to post the recipe as written, which calls for refrigerated pie crust. However, I have used the dough from Recipe #118431 and it worked just fine.

Provided by AZ to AK

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup water
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
3 ounces white chocolate chips
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated unbaked pie crusts

Steps:

  • Combine water and cranberries in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for 3 minutes. Drain well and let cranberries cool to room temperature. Stir in marmalade, walnuts, and white chocolate and set the filling aside.
  • Per the package instructions, let the piecrust stand at room temperature. Unroll the crust and cut out 24 rounds usings a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter.
  • Preheat oven to 375*F. Using a tamper press the dough into ungreased mini-muffing pans (you can also press the dough by hand, but the tamper makes things go much faster.).
  • Spoon cranberry filling into pastry cups until almost full (do not overfill because the filling will make a mess.).
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown. Carefully run a small knife around the edges of the tassies in the pan. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Tassies can be frozen in a single layer for up to one month.

CRANBERRY TASSIES



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Make and share this Cranberry Tassies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cullinaryjudge

Categories     Christmas

Time 2h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup flour
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine dough ingredients.
  • Chill for 1 hour.
  • Form into 1 inch balls and press into miniature muffin tins.
  • Combine filling ingredients.
  • Spoon into shells.
  • Bake 325 degrees for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.

ORANGE CRANBERRY SCONES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: dried cranberries, boiling water, all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, Private Selection® Salted French Butter, large eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, orange zest, large egg, cream, powdered sugar, orange, orange juice

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dried cranberries
boiling water, for soaking cranberries
2 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
8 tablespoons Private Selection® Salted French Butter, cubed and chilled
2 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons, cold
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cream
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 orange, zested
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Rehydrate the cranberries by placing them in a small bowl and covering with boiling water. Let sit for at least 10 minutes, until plump, then drain and spread out on a paper towel to dry.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Use a pastry cutter (or your fingers) to incorporate the Private Selection® Salted French Butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gently fold in the cranberries.
  • In a medium bowl or measuring cup, beat the eggs, then add the heavy cream, vanilla, and orange zest and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula to combine; do not overmix.
  • Place a sheet of parchment on your work surface and lightly dust with flour. Turn the dough out onto the floured parchment and pat into a circle about 7 inches in diameter. Lift the parchment paper onto a baking sheet and refrigerate the dough round uncovered for at least 20 minutes, up to 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
  • Use a floured bench scraper to cut the dough round into 8 wedges. Separate the wedges and carefully space evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Make the egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and cream. Brush each scone generously with the egg wash.
  • Bake the scones for about 20 minutes, until they are puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • Make the orange drizzle: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice until smooth. Either transfer to a piping bag and snip off the corner or use a spoon to drizzle the glaze back and forth over the scones.
  • Enjoy!

ORANGE GINGERBREAD TASSIES



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I make big Christmas cookie plates every year and it's fun to have something with a different shape to include. These have a delicious flavor with the gingerbread and orange, and they are really easy! This is also yummy with lemon zest if you prefer that over the orange. You can also decorate with some candied orange peel if you have it. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, UT

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white baking chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
Candied orange peel, optional

Steps:

  • Beat first 7 ingredients until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press evenly onto bottom and up sides of ungreased mini-muffin cups. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Press centers with the handle of a wooden spoon to reshape as necessary. Cool completely in pan before removing to wire rack., In a microwave-safe bowl, heat baking chips, cream and butter until blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in orange zest; cool completely. Spoon into crusts. Refrigerate until filling is soft-set. If desired, garnish with orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Prioritize fresh ingredients: Using fresh cranberries and oranges is vital for optimal flavor and appearance. Freshly squeezed orange juice and zest provide a more vibrant taste and aroma.
  • Maintain dough chill: Keeping the pastry dough chilled throughout the process ensures it remains firm and manageable. This prevents the dough from becoming too soft and difficult to handle, resulting in a more delicate and flaky crust.
  • Precise tart shells: When forming the tart shells, aim for an even thickness throughout to ensure consistent baking and prevent uneven browning.
  • Filling consistency: The cranberry filling should be thick enough to hold its shape within the tart shells. If it appears too thin, consider simmering it for a few additional minutes to reduce and thicken the mixture.
  • Baking perfection: Keep an eye on the tarts during baking to prevent overcooking. Overbaked tarts can result in a dry, crumbly crust and filling. Aim for a golden-brown crust and a slightly set filling that still has a slight jiggle in the center.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Orange Tassies are a delightful and versatile treat that combines sweet and tangy flavors with a flaky, buttery crust. These individual tarts are perfect for various occasions, whether it's a festive holiday gathering, a special brunch, or a simple afternoon tea. By following the detailed recipe steps and incorporating fresh ingredients, home bakers can create these delectable pastries that are sure to impress family and friends. Experimenting with different tart shell variations and filling flavors can also add a personal touch to this classic recipe, making it a versatile and enjoyable baking project. Enjoy the delightful combination of cranberries and oranges in every bite of these delectable Cranberry Orange Tassies!

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