18 Desserts That Prove Cranberry Isn't Just Meant For Sauce

The filling of this pie tastes like a combination of coconut panna cotta, cranberry curd, and raspberry sorbet. The crust, made of crushed Biscoff, is the perfect foil for the sweet-tart filling. Plus, it tastes like cookie butter.

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Looking for a super-satisfying new favorite cookie? We found it: This amazing cookie has the kick of tangy cranberry balanced with creamy, sweet white chocolate, all rounded out with satisfying, good-for-you oats.

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This cranberry pound cake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The cranberries will burst and release all of their juices while baking, making each bite extra exciting. The sugar topping adds a subtle crunch too, and the sour cream keeps this cake moist for days.

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Tart, tangy, and sweet, these cheesecake bars are sandwiched between a pastry crust that just happens to be super-easy to make (thank you, store-bought crescent roll dough!). Plus, we snuck in one of our favorite spice combos to add a cozy touch: pumpkin spice.

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A lot of treats consider themselves coffee/tea companions, but none hold a candle to the crispy, crunchy goodness that is the humble biscotti. The dough for these biscotti is a classic flavor combination of cranberry and orange, but the finished cookie is dipped in white chocolate and coated in chopped pistachios to add a little extra indulgence. 😋

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Few flavors go together as well as cranberry and orange. This cranberry bread is full of warm spices and a sweet orange glaze that gets drizzled on while the bread is still slightly warm so that it can seep into the bread. Check out our cranberry cheesecake banana or our sparkling cranberry cheesecake too for even more cran-orange flavor.

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This is the easiest Starbucks copycat recipe. These chewy blondies are studded with white chocolate chips and cranberries and then get a sweet orange cream cheese frosting and an extra drizzle of white chocolate just for fun.

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Cranberry sauce isn't just a side for turkey anymore. To add even more festivity to this thumbprint cookie, we speckle the dough with finely chopped rosemary—and it tastes just as good as it looks.

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These cranberry bars are sweet and tart with a buttery almond crumble that is irresistible. They are perfect for dessert anytime this fall, but we won't tell anyone if you eat them for breakfast too. 😉

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Here at Delish, we love a good dessert trifle. This one is loaded with fun flavors; coconut, cranberries, and lime come together for a dessert that feels both tropical and familiar at the same time. It's the perfect end to a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal.

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This spin on banana bread has a cheesecake layer and tart cranberries bursting with flavor. It's a triple threat if we've ever seen one! The sugared cranberries are completely optional but make it extra special.

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Looking for something a little different than traditional apple crisp recipe this year? Switch it up with the addition of cranberries for a little tang! This crowd-pleaser tastes best hot and piled into a bowl with some vanilla ice cream, but we've been known to eat it for breakfast too.

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Fruitcake is an iconic holiday dessert that doesn't get the love it deserves, and THIS is the one you should take the risk on. Freshly baked, fruitcake is delicious and studded with dry fruit and pecans and warmly spiced. The glaze is optional, but it's a helpful, sweet addition.

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Just like sweet potato casserole and mashed potatoes, apple pie is a Thanksgiving staple. Why not push it further into the holidays by adding tart fresh cranberries into the mix?

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This cheesecake will be the star of all your holiday parties this year. Sugared cranberries look crazy impressive on top but are actually very simple to make (once you learn how, you might just want to put them on everything).

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Do yourself a favor and ease into all your holiday mornings with this festive Bundt cake. You're going to flip over the white chocolate glaze.

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Move over pineapple upside-down cake, this seasonal version is here to stay. Bright citrus and cranberries make this cake a stunning centerpiece that can be eaten for dessert or breakfast.

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The two best fall fruits—apples and cranberries—wrapped up in little personal-sized tarts, made easy thanks to store-bought puff pastry.

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