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White chocolate cranberry tart

Irresistible White Chocolate Cranberry Tart for the Holidays

Explore the delightful sweet and tart balance of this White Chocolate Cranberry Tart, perfect for your holiday dessert table.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Can substitute with gingersnaps for flavor.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted and slightly cooled.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
For the Cranberry Filling
  • 2 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch No substitutions unless using arrowroot.
  • 1/2 cup Water
For the White Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipping cream can be substituted.
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Use high-quality brands.
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Sugared Cranberries Can omit based on preference.
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • 9-inch fluted tart pan
  • Food Processor
  • medium saucepan
  • small saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch fluted tart pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a food processor, combine crushed graham crackers, melted unsalted butter, and granulated sugar and mix until fine crumbs. Press into tart pan and bake for 8 minutes.
  3. Combine cranberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water in a medium saucepan. Boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until thick.
  4. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter until bubbling. Pour hot mixture over chopped white chocolate and whisk until smooth.
  5. Spread cooled cranberry filling over the crust, then pour white chocolate ganache on top and smooth evenly.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight. Garnish before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare crust and filling a day ahead for best flavor. Ensure all components are cooled before assembly for distinct layers.

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