Description
Cranberry Curd Bars are tangy, sweet, and buttery. Perfect for holidays, parties, or seasonal desserts.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Cranberry Curd:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until coarse crumbs form. Press into pan and bake 15 minutes.
3. Blend cranberries and sugar; add eggs, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Pour curd over baked crust and bake 20–25 minutes until set.
5. Cool completely, chill 2 hours, lift using parchment, and cut into squares.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cranberries.
Top with powdered sugar for garnish.
Add orange zest for extra flavor.
Store in airtight container in fridge.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg