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Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Photo Credit: Almond Cow
Photo Credit: Almond Cow

Cold winter days and a season filled with winterberries and holly are finally upon us! As the holiday season draws near, it is the perfect occasion to bake our favorite and beloved treats. This festive season, like any other, is filled with joy, warmth, and an abundance of tasty treats that bring families and friends together. Holidays and special occasions call for delicious and indispensable enjoyment of festive goodies. These treats are a blend of seasonal flavors, artistic displays, and a touch of holiday magic and charm.  Houses tend to overflow with the sweet smell of desserts, like the aroma of gingerbread cookies mingling with sweet, slightly bitter molasses or that delectable, warm scent of hot chocolate with a smell of sweetness and creaminess. To start the holiday season this year, here is a recipe for preparing the savory and mouthwatering White Chocolate Cranberry Tart.

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Try making this dainty and lovely Cranberry White Chocolate Tart. It’s among the most luxurious, vibrant, and tasty of all the other tarts to exist. The pastry of this tart is elegantly adorned with cinnamon sticks, white chocolate chips, cranberries, and rosemary, all covered with a dusting of powdered sugar. However, this tart can also be made unique with many different toppings, depending on your preference. This Cranberry Tart is gluten-free, vegan, and naturally sweet. It can serve up to 8–10 people!

 

The Basic Ingredients of a White Chocolate Cranberry Tart:

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted, unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt

For the White Chocolate Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or finely chopped white chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cranberry Topping:

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Zest one orange

Optional Garnish:

  • White chocolate curls, chips, or shavings
  • Fresh mint leaves 
  • Rosemary Leaves
  • Cranberries
  • Holly 
  • Snowdrops
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Here are wonderful recipes you can follow

https://almondcow.co/recipes/tarts/white-chocolate-cranberry-tart

https://bakingforfriends.com/white-chocolate-cranberry-tart/

 https://www.homecookingadventure.com/cranberry-white-chocolate-tart-christmas-cranberry-tart/

 

My recommendation is to enjoy the process and the enchantment of baking that will take place in making this. So pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate, turn up those tunes, and expect magic in the air during this holiday season!

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