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    Home » Desserts » Gluten-Free Desserts » Cranberry Creme Brulee Recipe with Amaretto

    Cranberry Creme Brulee Recipe with Amaretto

    Dec 7, 2016 · by Valentina · 36 Comments

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    My Cranberry Creme Brûlée recipe with Amaretto is rich, creamy and full of delicious bites of fruit. Beautifully presented, this is an elegant and festive dessert for the holiday season.Cranberry Creme Brulee Recipe with Amaretto in a terracotta ramekin

    Cape Cod Select asked me to participate in their Holiday Blogger Recipe Challenge.

    I entered this Cranberry Creme Brûlée recipe in the baking portion of the competition, and I got fourth place. 🙂 

    Cranberries in pot about to cook for Cranberry Amaretto Crème Brûlée

    I'm super excited to share this Cranberry Creme Brûlée Recipe with Amaretto with you because I love it so much, and it's fun and festive for the holiday season.

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    It's absolutely luscious! 

    Cranberry Creme Brulee Recipe with Amaretto in a terracotta ramekin

    Rich, creamy and full of cranberries soaked in amaretto.

    Cranberry Creme Brulee Recipe with Amaretto in a terracotta ramekin with a bit on a silver spoon

    Cape Cod Cranberries

    Gorgeous Cape Cod Select Cranberries are harvested in Southeastern Massachusetts, the heart of “Cranberry Country."

    From flower to package, they integrate the latest sustainable technologies and do their share to protect the environment.

    Bright red ranberries cooking in a pot for Cranberry Amaretto Crème Brûlée.

    Cape Cod Select freezes the cranberries at the peak of freshness, making them available year round - not just for the holidays!

    Cranberry Creme Brulee Recipe with Amaretto in a terracotta ramekin with bag of Cape Cod cranberries in background

    When I opened and spilled out my bag of frozen Cape Cod Select Cranberries, I had to pause and admire their beauty.

    Each one plump, round and a stunning, saturated red.

    beautiful red cranberries spread out on black background

    You can keep up with Cape Cod Select on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter to get regular updates about their products and recipes.

    You can find a store location near you that sells them here.

    More cranberry recipes to love:

    • Spiced Cranberry Sauce
    • Gluten-Free Cranberry Muffins
    • Balsamic Cranberry Salad Dressing

    And more Creme Brûlée to love:

    • Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée
    • Coconut Pandan Crème Brûlée
    • Champagne Blood Orange Crème Brûlée

    Enjoy every bite of your Cranberry Creme Brûlée.

    This is not a sponsored post. Cape Cod sent me cranberries for recipe testing for their holiday contest.

    cranberry creme brulee with red and white floral cloth and mint

    Cranberry Amaretto Crème Brûlée Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    My Cranberry Creme Brulee recipe with Amaretto is rich, creamy and full of delicious bites of fruit. Beautifully presented, this is an elegant and festive dessert for the holiday season.
    *Please note that only 30 minutes of the prep time is active. (4 hours is refrigeration time.)
    5 from 5 votes
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    Cook Time 30 mins
    Refrigeration Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4
    Calories 674 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1½ cups frozen cranberries, thawed
    • 1 (approximately 7-inch) vanilla pod
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
    • ¼ cup amaretto (almond liqueur)
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 5 large egg yolks

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 325°F and adjust a rack to the center.
    • Add the cranberries to a small sauce pan.
    • Use a paring knife to slice the vanilla pod in half, lengthwise. Use the back of the knife to scrape the vanilla beans, from both halves, into the saucepan with the cranberries. Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the amaretto and stir. (Set the emptied vanilla pod aside -- you will need it later!) Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the cranberries have broken and become soft, and the liquid has thickened. This should take about 15 minutes. Let them cool completely.
    • Meanwhile, add the cream, the emptied vanilla pod, and 6 more tablespoons of the sugar to another small saucepan. Place it over low heat and bring to a simmer. Stir to dissolve the sugar and then turn off the heat. Set aside.
    • In medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they're well blended. Remove the vanilla pod from the cream and then in a slow stream, whisk it into the yolks, just until evenly combined. Now with a spoon, mix in the cooled cranberries.
    • Divide the mixture evenly among 4 (6-ounce), shallow ramekins and place them on a rimmed sheet pan. Pour enough hot water in the pan to go about halfway up the sides of ramekins. Place the pan in the oven and bake just until they're set in the center when pan is gently shaken, about 30 minutes.
    • Remove ramekins from the pan and let them cool to room temperature. Then cover each one with plastic wrap (being careful it doesn't sit directly on the custard), and chill in refrigerator for at least 3 ½ hours and up to 2 days.
    • About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar evenly among the 4 ramekins. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar, one at a time -- quickly moving the flame around until the sugar is crisp and golden. Place 3 of the reserved cranberries on each one, sprinkling them with a bit of sugar if desired.
    • Serve!

    Notes

    Calorie count is only an estimate.
    Keywords fresh fruit desserts, festive holiday desserts
    Have you tried this recipe?I'd love to see it on Instagram! Tag me at @cookingontheweekends or leave a comment & rating below.

     

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion

      December 07, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      I just love that you added cranberries. Creme brulee is to sweet for me and cranberries break that sweetness. Why I've never thought of that..

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 07, 2016 at 7:52 pm

        Thanks! I hope you give it a try. Happy Holidays! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Platter Talk

      December 07, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Beautiful pictures and cranberries are a wonderful addition to a creme brulee. Very nice idea, especially for the holidays!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 07, 2016 at 7:59 pm

        Thanks so much! Festive, indeed. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Michele

      December 07, 2016 at 10:08 pm

      This is such a unique recipe.... my hubs loves creme brule and I love cranberries! Its going to be good for both of us! 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 07, 2016 at 10:24 pm

        Thanks Michele. Hope you try it and that you both love it! Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    4. Sabrina | The Tomato Tart

      December 07, 2016 at 11:24 pm

      Oh my goodness! This is amazing. I'd love to try this one.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 08, 2016 at 7:31 am

        Thanks Sabrina! Enjoy it. 🙂

        Reply
    5. DIANA MILLER

      December 08, 2016 at 9:50 am

      thanks for sharing and GOOD LUCK in the contest and your lucky friend is lucky cause she believes in herself, and we all could use some of that!! lol but positive affirmations said out loud does really work! cant wait to try this recipe with my son Cory who is flying in from Victoria B.C. on Saturday, lots of love on the holidays from Diana in Toronto

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 08, 2016 at 4:25 pm

        Thank you so much, Diana! Yes, we should all believe in ourselves. Amazing what we can accomplish when we do. 🙂 Have a lovely time with your son and happy holidays to you, too! xo

        Reply
    6. Christina

      December 09, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      You know, that friend's luck has rubbed off on HER friends! I truly and honestly believe this recipe is a WINNER! Good luck, Valentina! But I have to say, I don't think you need it! 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 09, 2016 at 10:52 pm

        Thank you SO MUCH, Christina! XOXOXO

        Reply
    7. David

      December 10, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Wow, this looks beautiful, Valentina! And it is great to have a recipe for that dusty bottle of amaretto! And, being from New England, I am (and so is Mark) a huge cranberry fan. Will need to try this in the new year! This is the perfect special occasion dessert for the holidays!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 10, 2016 at 4:24 pm

        Thanks so much, David. And a lot of dust there was! I'd forgotten how tasty amaretto can be, I've been using it here and there since I made this. Enjoy and I wish You and Mark the happiest of holidays! XO

        Reply
    8. Coco in the Kitchen

      December 12, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      This looks and sounds SO tempting, Valentina bella.
      I'm speechless!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 13, 2016 at 1:37 am

        Thank you, Colette! Hope you try it! Happy Holidays! XO

        Reply
    9. Brian Jones

      December 13, 2016 at 1:01 am

      What great sounding dessert, fab to see cranberries used for something other than the ubiquitous cranberry sauce, they have sauce a great flavour.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 13, 2016 at 1:38 am

        Thanks Brian. I must say, they are quite delicious in the custard! Enjoy & happy holidays to you! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours

      December 13, 2016 at 1:30 am

      Absolutely love Creme Brûlée, and this one sounds super delicious. Frozen cranberries are so handy to use, and in my opinion, as good as fresh. This dessert has got to be a winner!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 13, 2016 at 1:39 am

        Thanks so much Helen! I agree about frozen cranberries -- and so nice to have them all year. Hope you give it a go. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Kavey

      December 13, 2016 at 1:52 am

      I do love creme brulee, this is a great way to make it more seasonal!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 13, 2016 at 2:27 am

        Thanks! Hope you try it!

        Reply
    12. Sarah

      December 13, 2016 at 3:52 am

      I love cranberry anything and everything this time of the year! Love how you've transformed a classic dessert, looks wonderful!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 13, 2016 at 7:17 am

        Thank you Sarah. Yes, a twist on an old classic. Fun! Enjoy & Happy Holidays! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      December 13, 2016 at 3:56 am

      That flavour combination sounds amazing and my husband would love it! It's so festive too - perfect for Christmas.

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 13, 2016 at 7:18 am

        Thank you! Even though you can get cranberries all year now, they sing Christmas to me, too. 🙂

        Reply
    14. sippitysup

      December 15, 2016 at 4:50 pm

      Sweet. Tart. Creamy. Festive. Happy Holidays. XOGREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 15, 2016 at 9:57 pm

        Thank you, my friend. Happy Holidays to YOU! XOXO

        Reply
    15. Ala

      December 22, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      This is so incredibly festive! While I know it's belated, I hope you have a good shot at winning this 😉 I know that I'd vote for this, it looks absolutely delectable! Happiest of holidays~

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 22, 2016 at 8:31 pm

        Thanks so much Ala! I so appreciate the winning wishes! Happy Holidays! 😀

        Reply
    16. Cakespy

      December 28, 2016 at 4:17 am

      This looks so good!! I Love cranberries combined with creamy ingredients. They add just the right "bite"!

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 28, 2016 at 3:04 pm

        Thanks! Hope you try it! Happy New Year! 🙂

        Reply
    17. Penny

      December 19, 2021 at 7:15 am

      To make six should I just add half of everything again?

      Reply
      • valentina

        December 19, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        Hi Penny. You can add half of the ingredients again, but I would double it for more precise measurements since some are odd (i.e. egg yolks). Hope you love it! Happy holidays. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
        • Penny

          December 23, 2021 at 3:04 pm

          I halved it again - got creative with the egg yolks which was pretty easy. I get farm fresh eggs delivered to me weekly and they are not sized. Five big ones and three small ones equals 7.5 - right? 🤣 Made for Christmas dessert and it smells and looks great! Merry Christmas!

          Reply
          • valentina

            December 27, 2021 at 3:02 pm

            Fantastic, Penny! Hope they were a hit. 🙂 ~Valentina

            Reply

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