The Best Cranberry Recipes: 21 Cranberry Desserts

By: Danielle Zimmerman, Editor, TheBestDessertRecipes.com

One of the best flavors of the fall (and even winter) season is cranberry. Cranberry dessert recipes are perfectly sweet and have just the right amount of tartness. Not only are they comforting and perfectly suited for the crisp fall and winter weather, but recipes with cranberries are also perfect for serving at two of the most important holidays of the year, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cranberries just have such a festive flavor that translates so well to the treats on your dessert table. The tart taste of cranberries can also bring a welcome reprieve after eating a heavy and rich meal. You and your guests will love trying candy, muffins, and more that feature cranberries.

The Best Cranberry Recipes: 21 Cranberry Desserts is a collection of all of the most delicious treats that feature the tasty fruit. Whether they're fresh cranberry recipes or recipes that use frozen cranberries, each one of these desserts is delicious. From cranberry dessert bars to cranberry cakes and breads, you'll find all of the easy cranberry recipes for dessert you'll ever need right here.

The Best Cranberry Recipes:
21 Cranberry Desserts

Cranberry Dessert Bar Recipes

Cranberry Cake and Bread Recipes

Other Cranberry Recipes

Cranberry Dessert Bar Recipes

Cranberries take dessert bar recipes to the next level in these tasty treats. They're perfectly sweet and satisfying. If you've got a holiday party coming up (Christmas dinner included), you'll want to make at least one of these recipes to bring along with you. Everyone will love the combination of tart and sweet flavors found in these delicious dessrt bars. If you're short on time this holiday season (and who isn't?), then you'll be pleased to learn these recipes are so easy — just slice and serve, and you're ready to go!

Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

Creamy Apple Cranberry Pie Bars (pictured)

Homemade No-Bake Cranberry Almond Bars

Crumbly Cranberry Shortbread Bars

Traditional Christmas Cranberry Bars

Glazed Cranberry Almond Bars

Looking for more festive holiday desserts? We have a collection of the best pecan dessert recipes for fall that we think you'll love!

Cranberry Cake and Bread Recipes

You've never tried cakes or breads like these before. The cranberries give these recipes a slightly tart flavor while also making them sweet. Hints of orange are in quite a few of these recipes, which balances out the cranberry flavor nicely. These recipes for bread and cake will also make delightful holiday gifts for everyone on your list. Just wait for the bread or cake to cool completely, then wrap the baked treat in waxed or parchment paper. Top the wrapped loaf with a pretty bow, and you have a delicious homemade gift that's ready to share!

Sylvia's Cranberry Orange Bread

Unforgettable Cranberry Cake

Simple Cranberry Apple Bread with Almond Streusel (pictured)

Cranberry Sauce Upside-Down Cake (pictured at top)

Cranberry Walnut Bread

Cranberry Upside Down Cake

In need of Thanksgiving desserts? Check out our extensive collection of Thanksgiving treats!

Other Cranberry Recipes

While these cranberry dessert recipes can't be categorized, that doesn't make them any less delicious. From cookies to fudge and from bark to scones, if you have cranberries, you can make practically every kind of dessert imaginable. These delicious cranberry dessert recipes are almost too good to share! Consider making one batch for family and friends, and a second batch that's just for you.