How to Make Best Christmas Cranberry Torte - A Step-by-Step Guide

The holiday season is the perfect time for sharing delightful treats with loved ones, and what better way to spread joy than with a delicious and festive cranberry torte? This Best Christmas Cranberry Torte recipe is a true delight for the senses, with its vibrant red color, sweet and tangy flavor, and beautiful presentation. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or looking for a special dessert to enjoy with your family, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, ground
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 pasteurized egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¾ cup fresh cranberries
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 orange, sliced, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch torte

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar, and butter in a mixing bowl for crust. Press into the bottom and up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill.
  • Meanwhile, combine cranberries and sugar for filling in a large mixing bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add egg whites, orange juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat using an electric mixer on low speed until frothy. Beat on high until stiff peaks form (when the tips stand straight), 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Whip cream in a small mixing bowl until soft peaks (or until the tips curl over); fold into cranberry mixture. Turn into crust and freeze until firm, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir sugar and cornstarch for glaze together in a saucepan. Stir in cranberries and water. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, just until cranberry skins pop, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes; do not chill.
  • Remove torte from the pan. Place on a serving plate. Spoon cranberry glaze in the center; place orange slices around the outside.
  • Nutrition

    494 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 220mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 52g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 142mg