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Creamy Cranberry Tart
4.5 from 12 votes

Creamy Cranberry Tart

Brighten up the holidays by making a Creamy Cranberry Tart! Calling for simple ingredients, this cranberry dessert recipe is creamy, tart and flavorful! Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, Christmas Eve and more, this Cranberry Tart is a tasty win.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Tart Shell
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 8 sheets of Graham crackers, chocolate
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Tart Filling
  • 1 ½ cups cranberries fresh
  • navel orange zest of 1
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk brand: Eagle Brand®
  • 2 egg yolk
  • 1 egg
Orange Whipped Cream
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon orange extract pure

Instructions

Make the Tart Shell
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a tart pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter and sugar. Stir until combined.
  3. Press into a 14”x4.5” tart pan, spreading out evenly and up the sides.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Make the Tart Filling
  1. Combine the cranberries, orange zest and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the cranberries begin breaking down. Remove from the heat.
  3. Add the sweetened condensed milk to the cranberry mixture, stirring together until combined.
  4. Transfer the cranberry mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Add the egg yolks and egg, blending until smooth
  6. Strain the cranberry mixture before pouring into the baked tart shell.
  7. Bake 15-18 minutes or until the tart is set. (When you shake it, the filling should no longer jiggle.)
  8. When set, remove the tart from the oven and let it come to room temperature.
  9. When the tart has cooled, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2+ hours.
Make the Whipped Cream
  1. In a glass bowl, measure out the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and orange extract.
  2. Using a hand mixer (or a stand mixer), whip the cream until it is light and fluffy.
  3. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill for up to a few hours.
Serve the Tart
  1. Carefully remove the tart from its pan.
  2. Using a sharp knife, slice the tart into 10 slices. (I like to cut mine into triangles, but you can slice it however makes you happy.)
  3. Dollop whipped cream on top of each slice and top with additional orange zest.
  4. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Easy entertaining tip: Make this tart 1-2 days in advance of a gathering to make day-of prep significantly easier! The tart has to be chilled after baking, so chilling it for a day or two works nicely! 
  • Make sure to wrap the tart tight in plastic wrap in the fridge so it does not form a film!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 213mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 44g (88%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 213mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 44g 88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.