Description
Chocolate Covered Cranberry Sauce is an elegant, no-bake dessert that transforms traditional cranberry sauce into a sophisticated sweet. Wrapped in a glossy dark chocolate shell, each bite delivers a burst of tangy fruitiness balanced by rich cocoa. Perfect for holiday trays, edible gifts, or an after-dinner indulgence.
Ingredients
1 cup dark chocolate (semi-sweet or bittersweet), chopped
1 cup cranberry sauce (preferably whole berry or thick homemade)
1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for shine and smoother texture)
Instructions
1. Break up the chocolate and place it in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Melt in short bursts (microwave) or over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Stir in coconut oil if using.
2. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each cavity of a silicone mold or mini muffin tin. Spread to coat the bottom and slightly up the sides. Freeze for 5 minutes to set.
3. Once set, add 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce to each chocolate shell. Leave space around the edges.
4. Cover the cranberry sauce with more melted chocolate, smoothing it to fully seal the top. Tap the tray gently to release any air bubbles.
5. Refrigerate or freeze for 20 minutes until fully set. Unmold or peel from parchment and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a cleaner finish, let your cranberry sauce cool to room temperature before assembling to avoid chocolate cracking.
Use a silicone mold for easy release and glossy presentation.
A touch of orange zest or cinnamon in the cranberry sauce adds a lovely festive twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry chocolate, no-bake treats, holiday chocolate