44 Orange Desserts to Take Advantage of This Winter

ThisEnglish dessertis traditionally made with light-as-clouds meringue, whipped cream andstrawberries. We gave it a wintry twist by substituting fresh blood orange curd for berries.

Orange juice and zest give these handhelds all the citrusy flavor they need. They’re mind-blowingly easy to pull off too since they start with store-boughtpizza dough.

It’s just the elegant finale for your nextgarden party. Serve it with orange slices, pomegranate arils and a dusting of powdered sugar.

No offense, but your relatives are tired ofapple pie. Serve this vibrant beauty atThanksgivinginstead and let the compliments roll in.

Nothing says classy like servingcheesefor dessert. Might we suggest washing it down with soul-warmingmulled wine?

Like a giant dessert biscuit blanketed with fresh whipped cream. Serve alongside a bowl of mixed citrus pieces (grapefruits, tangerines, oranges…) and let your guests scoop their own fruit.

Not a single person will expect these stunners to show up at theholiday cookieswap. Leave the rinds on the orange slices since their bitterness will complement thechocolate.

Plop this baby on the table and watch your relatives’ jaws drop. Not only is it easy on the eyes, but thecakeitself is super moist and wholesome, thanks to sour cream and whole-wheat flour.

Think of this refreshing treat as a chic, grown-up snow cone. The hardest part is waiting for it to partially freeze before scraping the ice.

With that much honey, brown sugar and cinnamon in the mix, this brunch staple doubles as dessert in our book.

Thesemimosa-inspiredbreakfastdelicacies are lined with orange zest-spiked cinnamon filling and topped with citrusChampagneglaze.

It’s a miracle how aBundt pancan take any ordinary cake recipe and make it look ten times fancier. (The three-ingredient orange glaze helps too.)

Quality dark chocolate is the key to this unexpectedscoop. Top your bowl with hot fudge, candied orange peel or orange marmalade.

Cream cheese in the batter offers moisture and tang to the cake, while fresh cranberries stud it with pops of juicy sweetness.

These are destined for yourChristmas Eveholiday moviemarathon. Be sure to save a few sammies for Santa—we hear he loves molasses cookies.

Buttermilk and Greek yogurt guarantee the cake’s moist, tender texture. But the buttery honey-orange glaze really seals the deal.

Icebox cookiesare a total godsend come the holidays. Just mix the dough, roll it out, let it chill in the fridge for an hour, then cut it into your desired shape and bake.

Blood oranges are sweet, fruity and slightly bitter, so tangy crème fraîche is just as impeccable a topper as fresh whipped cream.

Like a tropical getaway in every bite. The recipe suggests topping the cake with a sprinkle of choppedcoconut-orangealmonds, but pistachios, toasted coconut flakes or orange zest would work too.

As if this dessert couldn’t get any more nostalgic, the filling calls for a cup of mandarin oranges in light syrup, just like you’d get in your lunchbox as a kid.

Sorry,strawberry:Rhubarbfound a new BFF. They’re baked instead of fried, so go ahead and have two. (Or three…we won’t judge.)

The secret to this gem’s enchanting aroma is orange flower water, a distilled essential oil made from bitter orange blossoms.

Complete with a dollop ofcinnamon-infused whipped cream. Usetart-sweet appleslike Granny Smiths, Honeycrisps, Braeburns or Golden Delicious.

Lemon does *not* have dibs on poppy seeds. And this blondie-cake hybrid packed with chopped white chocolate is proof.

Almond flourholds down the fort in this saucy, streusel-topped recipe. Since it pairs well with both yogurtandvanilla ice cream, you can indulge for breakfast or dessert.

You’ll only need an hour to pull off this Insta-worthy treat. The caramelized citrus topping is nothing but butter, blood oranges and light brown sugar.

We know what we’re gifting to everyone on ourChristmaslist. Since thefudgeonly contains five ingredients, it’ll be super easy to prepare in bulk.

Egg whites are the secret to pulling this recipe off without flour since they help bind the dough. All the cookies’ flavor comes from Dutch cocoa and fresh orange zest.

Pink navel oranges and blood oranges will be the most visually appealing, but cara cara oranges are the sweetest choice.

专家提示:冷冻面团之前15分钟popping it in the oven ensures that the scones will maintain their shape and not overspread.

Not only does this crowd-pleaser call on two of our favorite cheeses, but it also usescorn, oat and sweet white rice flours instead of standard all-purpose, making itgluten-free.

How can these decadent twice-baked cookies bevegan, you ask? Chalk it up topumpkin purée, coconut oil andplant-baseddark chocolate.

A pop of acidic brightness in the dead of winter. Rich, tangy cream cheese filling balances the spicygingerand bittersweet fruit beautifully.

The key here is using fresh-squeezed blood orange juice. In the end, it’ll be worth the elbow grease, promise.

Fresh-squeezed orange and lemon juices + orange extract + a ton of white chocolate chips = a sunny, decadent recipe you’ll make over and over again.

Starring a layer of nutty, vanilla-spiked almond cream. Finish it with a drizzle of honey and edible flowers.

Serve a towering stack of these onChristmas morningand they just might outshine the presents under the tree.

You’re only five ingredients away from this 30-minute sweet, which would make an epic stocking stuffer BTW.

To nail the rainbow effect on top, prepare an assortment of citrus fruit, like tangerines, grapefruits, navel oranges and blood oranges. Peel away the pith to maximize each piece’s vibrancy.

Psst: Make a second batch of curd to drizzle on pancakes,ice cream,cheesecake, crepes orquick breads.

Afraid of yourcranberriessinking into the batter? Tossing and coating them in a bit of cake flour before adding them will help.

There are endless ways to top this pastry cream-filled tart. Since an assortment of colors is crucial, spruce up the citrus fruit with cranberries,persimmons,pomegranatearils, thin-sliced apples orpearsif you’d like.

The recipe calls for using a tangelo, which is a hybrid between the sweet tangerine and the semi-bitter pomelo. But if you can’t find one, a small grapefruit will work as a substitute.

Bittersweet ganache meets citrus-vanilla bean custard and torched sugared blood oranges for a decidedly fancy and, dare we say,romantic dessert.