Best 5 Cranberry Orange Dream Recipes

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Cranberry Orange Dream, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a zesty adventure with our featured recipes that showcase the vibrant fusion of cranberries and oranges. From the classic Cranberry Orange Dream Cake, an iconic crowd-pleaser, to the tantalizing Cranberry Orange Scones, bursting with citrusy goodness, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Quench your thirst with our refreshing Cranberry Orange Dream Smoothie, a healthy blend of tangy cranberries and sweet oranges, or savor the vibrant Cranberry Orange Salad, a refreshing medley of flavors and textures. Treat yourself to the delectable Cranberry Orange Muffins, perfect for breakfast or a midday snack, or indulge in the luxurious Cranberry Orange Dream Dessert, a symphony of creamy custard and tart cranberries. With each recipe meticulously crafted to highlight the vibrant flavors of cranberries and oranges, this collection offers a culinary escapade like no other.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY ORANGE DREAM BARS

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Cranberry Orange Dream Bars - crushed ladyfingers, a Sweet'N Low® cranberry orange layer, sugar-free white chocolate pudding and stabilized whipped cream.

Provided by Lynne Feifer

Categories Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

24 Ladyfingers (or enough for 2 1/4 cups)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 cup fresh cranberries
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
2 packets Sweet'N Low® or 1/2 teaspoon Sweet'N Low® 8 oz.
3/4 teaspoon orange extract
pinch kosher salt
1 ounce sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix
1 1/2 cups whole milk
6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 packets Sweet'N Low® or 1/2 teaspoon Sweet'N Low® 8 oz.
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Prepare a 9 X 9-inch baking pan, by lining the bottom and sides with parchment.
In a medium bowl, mix the sugar-free pudding mix with the 1 1/2 cups milk as directed here in the recipe. Put into the refrigerator to chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 188 mg, Sodium 344 mg, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRANBERRY-ORANGE DREAM

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With a graham-cracker crust, cheesecake-like filling and JELL-O Gelatin on top, this Cranberry-Orange Dream is like three desserts in one.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield Makes 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
1-1/2 cups cold water
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 can (8 oz.) DOLE Crushed Pineapple, drained
1 can (11 oz.) DOLE Mandarin Oranges, drained

Steps:

Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add cranberry sauce; stir until melted. Stir in cold water and cinnamon. Refrigerate 1-1/4 hours or until slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, mix graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch dish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in large bowl with whisk until well blended. Stir in COOL WHIP and pineapple. Spread over crust. Stir oranges into gelatin mixture; pour over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g, Protein 3 g

CRANBERRY EGGNOG COOKIES WITH ORANGE DREAM GLAZE

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These will be a great addition to your holiday cookie tray. From the soft cookie and the pecans to the orange, cranberry and eggnog flavors, this is one impressive (and flavorful) cookie!

Provided by Noelle Myers

Categories Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 c butter, room temperature
1 c sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp rum extract
1/2 c eggnog
1 c dried cranberries
3/4 c chopped pecans
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
ORANGE DREAM GLAZE
1 1/8 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp orange extract
1 orange

Steps:

1. Pre heat oven to 350° F.
2. Cream together butter and sugar.
3. Blend in egg, vanilla, rum extract and eggnog.
4. Stir in cranberries and pecans.
5. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Stir into eggnog mixture just until incorporated.
6. Scoop rounded teaspoons of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° F. for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove to a rack to cool completely.
7. Glaze cooled cookies with Orange Dream glaze. (Recipe follows)
8. Orange Dream Glaze: Mix together confectioners sugar, orange extract, the zest of one orange, and enough cold orange juice to make a thick glaze. Drizzle glaze over cookies.

ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE

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In about 20 minutes, with just a few ingredients, you can have the freshest cranberry orange sauce you've ever tasted. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup Triple Sec or orange juice
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, Triple Sec and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in orange zest. Transfer to a small bowl. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY - ORANGE DREAM

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Make and share this Cranberry - Orange Dream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Angie Motto

Categories Beverages

Time 3h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 package cranberry Jell-O gelatin (8 serving size)
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dole mandarin oranges, drained
1 1/2 cups honey maid graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 (8 ounce) containers Cool Whip Topping, thawed,divided

Steps:

STIR boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved.
Stir in cranberry sauce until melted.
Stir in cold water.
Refrigerate about 1 1/4 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten eggs whites).
Gently stir in mandarin oranges.
MEANWHILE stir crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and butter in 13x9-inch baking dish.
Firmly press firmly onto bottom.
Refrigerate until ready to fill.
BEAT cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and milk in large bowl with wire whisk until smooth.
Gently stir in 1 tub of the whipped topping.
Spread evenly over crust.
Spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer.
REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until firm.
Just before serving spread or dollop with remaining tub whipped topping.
Helpful Hints: Soften cream cheese in microwave on High 15 to 20 seconds.

Tips:

For a sweeter filling, use more granulated sugar. For a tarter filling, use less granulated sugar.
If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
You can use any type of orange juice for this recipe. Freshly squeezed orange juice is best, but bottled orange juice will also work.
If you don't have orange zest, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground orange peel.
Be sure to let the filling cool completely before assembling the dream bars. This will help to prevent the bars from falling apart.
If you want to make the bars ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Orange Dream Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and tart cranberries, tangy orange, and creamy filling is sure to please everyone. Whether you are serving them for a special occasion or just as a sweet treat, these bars are sure to be a hit.