Cranberries are a holiday staple for a reason: they’re tangy, sweet, and incredibly versatile. Check out these flavorful recipes for cranberry appetizers to incorporate more of the season’s favorite fruit into your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. If you still want to stick with tradition, try these cranberry sauce or relish recipes.
24 Fantastic Cranberry Appetizers for Thanksgiving
If you have fresh or frozen cranberries or even a can of cranberry sauce, you can easily make some of these cranberry recipes. Some called for fresh cranberries, some for dried, and some for jelly… but you can easily adapt many of them to whatever form of cranberry you have on hand!
Baked Cranberry Brie Appetizer Courtesy of Suburban Simplicity
Baked Cranberry Brie is a simple yet impressive holiday appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create one of the best tasting Christmas recipes!
Cheese is appropriate for any occasion, regardless of the season! This Baked Cranberry Brie is both gorgeous and delicious during the holidays.
Brie Cranberry Bites Courtesy of Simply Made Eats
These Brie Cranberry Tartlets in Puff Pastry are the perfect holiday appetizer and require only a few ingredients!
The cranberry and brie cheese pair perfectly, and the flaky layers make this a holiday favorite. Add some rosemary sprigs and you’re a ten on the festive scale!
Cranberry Brie Donuts Courtesy of Sip + Sanity
Cranberry + Brie Donuts (cronuts!) are a unique take on a traditional holiday appetizer! Just a few ingredients and you’ve got a delicious party snack!
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Courtesy of Salty Side Dish
Tart cranberries and smooth cream cheese make for an ideal Thanksgiving, Christmas, or fall appetizer. This Cranberry Dip Recipe is packed with flavor!
Cranberry Feta Pinwheels With Cream Cheese Courtesy of Whiskful Cooking
These rollups are great to prepare ahead of time! It will help the tortilla firm up so that it retains its shape when sliced. Simply mix the filling, roll up the tortillas, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to serve, cut them into slices.
Cranberry Herb Goat Cheese Ball With Nuts And Cream Cheese Courtesy of Plan. Eat. Post. Repeat.
This cranberry cheese ball with goat cheese, topped with fruits, nuts, seeds, and herbs, makes a festive appetizer for your next gathering.
Having a cheese board at your happy hour or cocktail party is almost a must. Taking it to the next level with this jeweled cranberry cheese ball centerpiece will set your event apart!
Cranberry Honey Baked Brie Courtesy of Sungrown Kitchen
Cranberry Honey Baked Brie, savory and sweet with baguette for dipping, is the perfect holiday appetizer and takes only 30 minutes to prepare.
This is incredibly delicious and simple to make! Ideal for the holidays. Everyone loved it, and we’ll be making it again for Thanksgiving.
Cranberry Meatballs Courtesy of Haute & Healthy Living
Cranberry chicken meatballs are a festive appetizer or meal ideal for holiday gatherings! Serve cocktail-style with your preferred sides.
Cranberry Orange Cocktail Meatballs Courtesy of Binky’s Culinary Carnival
Cranberry Meatballs are one of my most popular appetizers! They’re tart, sweet, and very fruity, with no gluten or dairy!
Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie Courtesy of Gypsyplate
This cranberry pecan baked brie is delicious, easy, and festive. Ideal for your Christmas spread or with some New Year’s Eve bubbly!
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball Courtesy of Family Around The Table
When it comes to classic appetizers, cheese balls come to mind, and this Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a delicious fall version.
This simple appetizer takes only a few minutes to prepare and can be served within an hour. You can even make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator overnight, covered.
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe With Dried Cranberries And Walnuts Courtesy of Homeschool And Happiness
This recipe for cranberry pecan cheese ball is both delicious and simple to make, using dried cranberries and toasted walnuts. This cheese ball cranberry recipe, ideal for the fall or holidays, is sure to please.
Cranberry Pistachio Fig Cheese Log Courtesy of Cooking On The Front Burner
Cranberry Pistachio Fig Cheese Log is a simple, festive appetizer. The sweet-savory flavor makes it ideal for holiday parties!
It’s the season for gatherings, and let’s be honest: keeping things simple (and delicious) is ideal. This cheese log comes together quickly and will impress your family and friends.
Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries Courtesy of The Short Order Cook
The best recipe for homemade cranberry sauce with dried cranberries. This quick and easy recipe creates a lovely sweet and tart combination ideal for Thanksgiving.
This is a traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dish to serve alongside your holiday turkey. It’s simple to make and delicious, so you can enjoy it all year. Making a fantastic homemade cranberry sauce requires only 6 ingredients and 15 minutes. This is not the smooth, jelly-like cranberry sauce that comes in a can; it is 100 times better!
This homemade cranberry sauce pairs well with pork, chicken, and appetizer recipes. The most tangy and bright condiment for sandwiches, sauces, and meats. It also makes a great addition to desserts, quick breads, and breakfast.
Cranberry Walnut Beggars Purses Courtesy of Flavour And Savour
These Beggars’ Purses are made with mini Brie cheese rounds wrapped in puff pastry and filled with cranberries and walnuts. A popular appetizer!
Creamy Cranberry Salsa Dip Courtesy of Veggie Inspired
This Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is creamy, sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. Serve it with tortilla chips or whole grain crackers for the ideal holiday appetizer or snack. Always popular at parties! Easy to make with a food processor.
The tangy, creamy vegan cream cheese pairs perfectly with the tart, sweet, and slightly spicy cranberry salsa.
Easy Oven Baked Brie With Cranberry Sauce Courtesy of Real Food With Sarah
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is the perfect easy appetizer for the holidays! This recipe is sure to be a hit, and it only takes 20 minutes.
Baked brie is delicious on its own, but the cranberry sauce adds another layer of flavor and is the ideal seasonal touch. Grab your favorite crackers or crusty bread and prepare to dig in!
Fresh Cranberry Salsa Courtesy of Home. Made. Interest.
Fresh Cranberry Salsa is an easy holiday appetizer that is both sweet and spicy. Ideal for serving at holiday parties.
Garlic Pistachio Cranberry Tarts Courtesy of Spabettie
Garlic pistachio cranberry tarts are flavorful and colorful pillows of goodness. The ideal appetizer for game day and throughout the holiday season!
Grilled Cranberry Meatballs Recipe Courtesy of Out Grilling
Grilled Cranberry Meatballs are a delicious holiday appetizer that is simple to make and will be a hit at any holiday party.
Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Pinwheels Courtesy of Flavour And Savour
Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Pinwheels are a great make-ahead finger food appetizer made with Brie cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts.
Turkey Cranberry Crostini Courtesy of A Le Kas Getto Au
These Thanksgiving Turkey Crostini with Brie and Cranberries are a delicious and visually appealing way to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. With a hint of rosemary and a “shmear” of brie, you can’t go wrong! This is literally Thanksgiving dinner in a single delicious bite! Turkey breast, brie, cranberry sauce, and rosemary are piled on a toasted slice of bread. This crostini is a simple appetizer that’s perfect for an early Thanksgiving brunch or a post-Thanksgiving lunch with leftover turkey!
Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels Courtesy of This Farm Girl Cooks
Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels are a simple and tasty appetizer. Cranberry sauce, cream cheese, and turkey make for an ideal bite!
Pinwheel recipes are one of my all time favorite appetizers for entertaining. All of the ingredients have been rolled into delicious bites of yum! Pick one up as a handheld snack or appetizer, and you’re free to go.
Vegan Cranberry Cheese Bites Courtesy of The Carrot Underground
Deliciously festive bite-sized appetizers baked in puff pastry with vegan cream cheese and topped with homemade cranberry orange sauce, zest, and fresh herbs.
I enjoy serving starters that can be prepared ahead of time, which allows me to leave the kitchen and greet guests as they arrive.
