This luxurious cranberry cream sauce transforms tart berries into a silky, indulgent topping. By simmering fresh cranberries until they burst, then blending them with sugar and a hint of yogurt, you achieve a vibrant red base that balances sweet and sour perfectly. The addition of whipping cream creates a decadent, spoonable texture that feels far more elegant than standard jellied sauces. It’s an ideal accompaniment for roast turkey, duck, or even as a unique dessert topping for cheesecake and pound cake. The process is straightforward, requiring only basic pantry staples, yet the result is a sophisticated condiment that elevates any meal with its glossy sheen and complex flavor profile.
Cream Recipe
Description
This luxurious cranberry cream sauce transforms tart berries into a silky, indulgent topping. By simmering fresh cranberries until they burst, then blending them with sugar and a hint of yogurt, you achieve a vibrant red base that balances sweet and sour perfectly. The addition of whipping cream creates a decadent, spoonable texture that feels far more elegant than standard jellied sauces. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal accompaniment for roast turkey, duck, or even as a unique dessert topping for cheesecake and pound cake. The process is straightforward, requiring only basic pantry staples, yet the result is a sophisticated condiment that elevates any meal with its glossy sheen and complex flavor profile.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the cranberries in a medium saucepan.
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Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the cranberries, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, cook for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
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Return the saucepan to heat and simmer for another 5 minutes until the cranberries burst.
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Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
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Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to purée until smooth.
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Gently fold in the whipping cream and plain yogurt until combined.
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Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 657.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28.0g44%
- Saturated Fat 16.8g85%
- Cholesterol 83.3mg28%
- Sodium 15.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 105.5g36%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
- Sugars 98.7g
- Protein 2.6g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
