Orange Cranberry Tiramisu

If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that feels classic yet unexpected, this Orange Cranberry Tiramisu is it. Bright citrus, tart cranberries, and creamy mascarpone come together in festive, elegant layers that feel special without being fussy. Instead of espresso, the ladyfingers are soaked in fresh orange juice, and the filling is lightly flavored with homemade cranberry juice for a naturally pink, beautifully balanced cream.

It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any winter gathering when you want something refreshing, cozy, and guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

Orange Cranberry Tiramisu

• 2 cups cranberries

• 2 cups water

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2 teaspoons orange zest or peel

• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice

• 1½ cups heavy cream (plant-based works)

• 8 oz mascarpone cheese

  • Sub: room-temperature dairy-free cream cheese

• 8 oz vanilla coconut yogurt

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 4 oranges (about 1½ cups fresh orange juice)

• 260 g ladyfingers (or enough to fill the dish)

Cranberry Sauce

• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1¼ cups water

• 2–3 tablespoons sugar

• ½ an orange, pith and peel removed

Toppings (optional)

• Sugared or plain cranberries

• Sugared or plain rosemary

• Orange slices

Instructions

Cranberry Juice

Add cranberries and water to a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
Strain and discard the pulp. Stir in sugar, orange zest, and 1 tablespoon orange juice until dissolved. Set aside to cool.

Orange Juice

Peel oranges, removing all skin and pith. Blend until smooth.
Reserve 1 tablespoon for the cranberry juice and pour the rest into a shallow dish for soaking ladyfingers. Sweeten if needed.

Cranberry Mascarpone Filling

Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
In another bowl, whisk mascarpone, yogurt, and sugar until smooth.
Gently fold in the whipped cream, then fold in the cooled cranberry juice in three additions, mixing just until combined.

Assemble the Tiramisu

Dip ladyfingers into orange juice for about 10 seconds and layer in a serving dish.
Spread half of the cranberry mascarpone mixture on top.
Add a second layer of soaked ladyfingers and finish with the remaining cream.
Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

Cranberry Sauce

Simmer all sauce ingredients for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, remove peels, then blend until smooth.
If needed, thin with 2–3 tablespoons water. Cool completely.

Finish & Serve

Pour cranberry sauce over the chilled tiramisu and decorate with cranberries, rosemary, and orange slices.
Slice and serve for a stunning holiday dessert that’s bright, creamy, and unforgettable.

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Orange Cranberry Tiramisu

This Orange Cranberry Tiramisu is a bright, festive twist on the classic dessert. Ladyfingers are soaked in fresh orange juice and layered with a creamy mascarpone filling lightly infused with homemade cranberry juice for a perfectly balanced mix of citrusy, tart, and sweet. Finished with a glossy cranberry sauce and optional sugared toppings, it’s an elegant make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for the holidays or any winter gathering.

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Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups cranberries
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, can be plant-based
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese - Sub: room-temperature dairy-free cream cheese
• 8 oz vanilla coconut yogurt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 oranges
• 260 g ladyfingers

cranberry sauce

• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2-3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 an orange

Toppings

• sugared or plain cranberries
• sugared or plain rosemary
• orange slices

Instructions

 

• Cranberry Juice

  Add cranberries and water to a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.Strain and discard the pulp. Stir in sugar, orange zest, and 1 tablespoon orange juice until dissolved. Set aside to cool.

• Orange Juice

  Peel oranges, removing all skin and pith. Blend until smooth.Reserve 1 tablespoon for the cranberry juice and pour the rest into a shallow dish for soaking ladyfingers. Sweeten if needed.

• Cranberry Mascarpone Filling

  Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.In another bowl, whisk mascarpone, yogurt, and sugar until smooth.Gently fold in the whipped cream, then fold in the cooled cranberry juice in three additions, mixing just until combined.

• Assemble the Tiramisu

  Dip ladyfingers into orange juice for about 10 seconds and layer in a serving dish.Spread half of the cranberry mascarpone mixture on top.Add a second layer of soaked ladyfingers and finish with the remaining cream.Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

• Cranberry Sauce

  Simmer all sauce ingredients for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, remove peels, then blend until smooth.If needed, thin with 2–3 tablespoons water. Cool completely.

• Finish & Serve

  Pour cranberry sauce over the chilled tiramisu and decorate with cranberries, rosemary, and orange slices.Slice and serve for a stunning holiday dessert that’s bright, creamy, and unforgettable.

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