Description
Cranberry white chocolate tart brings festive elegance to winter dessert tables with its creamy indulgence. Buttery graham cracker crust and tangy cranberry swirls create a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Filling Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cranberry jam
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom by lightly greasing the surface.
- Melt the butter and combine with graham cracker crumbs, pressing the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of the tart pan to create a uniform crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Melt white chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until light and fluffy, then gradually incorporate melted white chocolate.
- Whisk eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in another bowl until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Gently fold the egg mixture into the white chocolate cream cheese blend, ensuring a smooth and even consistency.
- Pour the filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Scatter fresh cranberries across the surface of the filling, gently pressing them slightly into the mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly when gently shaken.
- Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up and develop deeper flavors.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle orange zest over the top.
- Drizzle cranberry jam in an artistic pattern across the surface for added visual appeal and tangy flavor.
Notes
- Ensure graham cracker crust is evenly pressed and compact to prevent crumbling when slicing the tart.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother mixing and preventing lumps in the filling.
- Carefully melt white chocolate at low heat to avoid scorching, stirring constantly for glossy texture.
- Fresh cranberries can be substituted with dried cranberries for a more concentrated sweet-tart flavor profile.
- For gluten-free version, replace graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Reduce sugar content by using dark chocolate or adding a touch of orange zest for natural sweetness.
- Allow tart to cool completely before refrigerating to prevent condensation and maintain clean filling texture.
- Garnish with candied orange peel or toasted sliced almonds for extra crunch and visual interest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg