Description
Need easy dessert ideas? These chocolate covered cranberry sauce bites are quick, simple, and perfect for holiday leftovers! Whether you want the best snack for gifting or a healthy-ish sweet treat, this recipe delivers. Great for festive gatherings, easy to freeze, and beginner-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry preferred)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup crushed nuts or crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional: sea salt or chopped herbs for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, cream cheese, and crushed nuts or cereal until combined.
- Shape into small balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Freeze for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each cranberry ball into melted chocolate, let excess drip off, and return to tray.
- Sprinkle with sea salt or herbs if desired.
- Chill until chocolate sets and serve!
Notes
- Use leftover cranberry sauce for zero waste.
- Orange zest adds a fresh flavor twist.
- Chill the bites before dipping to keep their shape.
- Store in fridge or freezer depending on when you want to serve them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American