Description
This Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce is a fun and festive twist on a holiday classic! Tart, sweet cranberry sauce is coated in rich melted chocolate for a delicious bite-sized treat that’s perfect for Christmas dessert trays or edible gifts. 🎄🍫
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
- 8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for smooth melting)
- Sea salt or sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, until cranberries pop and mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in orange zest if using. Let the sauce cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator until firm.
- Once firm, scoop small portions and roll into bite-sized balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil until smooth. Dip each cranberry ball into the chocolate, coating evenly.
- Place on parchment paper, garnish with sea salt or festive sprinkles, and chill until set. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
💡 Tip: You can use leftover homemade or canned cranberry sauce for this recipe! Perfect for using up holiday leftovers and turning them into elegant chocolate truffles. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Christmas, Candy
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate cranberry, christmas candy, cranberry truffles, holiday dessert, festive treats