11 Winter Fruit Desserts to Celebrate the Season

  • By Jennifer Mulder
  • 18 December 2023
  • 3 minute read
11 Winter Fruit Desserts to Celebrate the Season | The Health Sessions

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

Winter Fruit Desserts: Winter Citrus Ricotta Breakfast Bowl from Half Baked Harvest | The Health Sessions

Grapefruit Pots de Creme from Fanny the Foodie

Winter Fruit Desserts: Grapefruit Pots de Creme from Fanny The Foodie | The Health Sessions

Winter Fruit Salad from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Winter Fruit Desserts: Winter Fruit Salad from Chelsea's Messy Apron | The Health Sessions

Orange Cranberry Crisp from Minimalist Baker

Winter Fruit Desserts: Orange Cranberry Crisp from Minimalist Baker | The Health Sessions

Maple Cinnamon Chia Bowl with Persimmon and Pomegranate from Viktoria’s Table

Winter Fruit Desserts: Maple Cinnamon Chia Bowl from Viktoria's Table | The Health Sessions

Blood Orange Upside Down Cake from Nirvana Cakery

Winter Fruit Desserts: Blood Orange Upside Down Cake from Nirvana Bakery | The Health Sessions

Spiced Baked Apples, Pears and Mandarins from Wonky Wonderful

Winter Fruit Desserts: Spiced Baked Apples, Pears and Mandarins from Wonky Wonderful | The Health Sessions

Hibiscus Poached Pears with Vanilla and Pink Peppercorns from Use Your Noodles

Winter Fruit Desserts: Hibiscus Poached Pears from Use Your Noodles | The Health Sessions

Winter Fruit Parfaits from Casa de Crews

Winter Fruit Desserts: Winter Fruit Parfaits from Casa de Crew | The Health Sessions

Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake from Nourish Everyday

Winter Fruit Desserts: Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake from Nourish Every Day | The Health Sessions

White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake from Nirvana Cakery

Winter Fruit Desserts: White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake from Nirvana Cakery | The Health Sessions

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

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