Description

This Cranberry White Chocolate Tart is an easy yet elegant dessert perfect for the holidays or any celebration. With a crisp buttery shortbread crust, silky white chocolate cream filling, and a vibrant cranberry topping, it’s a showstopper that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert idea, festive baking inspiration, or a sweet treat for a special occasion, this tart hits all the right notes. Ideal for entertaining or making ahead, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to every winter.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 egg yolk

6 oz white chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)

Whipped cream, for garnish

Fresh rosemary sprigs or mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until dough forms. Press into tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blind bake crust with parchment and pie weights for 15 minutes. Remove weights and bake another 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool completely.

3. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chopped white chocolate and let sit 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Beat cream cheese, then mix in white chocolate and vanilla. Pour into cooled crust and chill for 2 hours.

4. In saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Simmer until berries burst. Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken. Let cool slightly.

5. Pour cranberry mixture over set white chocolate layer. Chill another hour. Garnish with whipped cream and herbs before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality white chocolate for a smoother, richer filling.

Make sure cranberry topping is cooled before adding to prevent melting the filling.

Crust and filling can be prepared a day ahead for easy assembly.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 360
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: cranberry tart, white chocolate tart, holiday dessert, easy tart recipe, festive baking