Sure, summer is *the* time to feast on an abundance of fresh fruits. But even though strawberries, blueberries, peaches and cherries usually don’t grow in colder months or climates, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy colorful fruits in winter.
Fresh and tangy, winter fruits like apples, pears, pomegranate and citrus fruits will naturally sweeten your dishes. So no matter if you’re looking for a healthy dessert for the holidays or just a special treat for yourself on the weekend, celebrate the season with these 11 healthier winter fruit desserts!
Winter Citrus Ricotta Breakfast Bowl with Honeycomb from Half Baked Harvest
Grapefruit Pots de Creme from Fanny the Foodie
Winter Fruit Salad from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Orange Cranberry Crisp from Minimalist Baker
Maple Cinnamon Chia Bowl with Persimmon and Pomegranate from Viktoria’s Table
Blood Orange Upside Down Cake from Nirvana Cakery
Spiced Baked Apples, Pears and Mandarins from Wonky Wonderful
Hibiscus Poached Pears with Vanilla and Pink Peppercorns from Use Your Noodles
Winter Fruit Parfaits from Casa de Crews
Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake from Nourish Everyday
White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake from Nirvana Cakery
Tell me, what’s your favorite winter fruit dessert to celebrate the season?
More of a chocolate lover? Check out these 14 better-for-you chocolate recipes or try these ideas for healthier holiday baking.