Cranberry-Orange Cordials Recipe

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Quick, but elegant makes an ideal recipe for me. I have place all the fixings for the cordials on a tray and let each person make their own. It's fun and save me even more time.—Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

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Cranberry-Orange Cordials Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 whole star anise
1/3 cup orange liqueur
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
6 small mint sprigs

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, cinnamon stick and star anise. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in liqueur. Set aside to cool; discard cinnamon stick and star anise.
In a small bowl, beat the yogurt, cream cheese and honey until blended. Divide among six shot or cordial glasses. Top with cooled cranberry mixture. Save any remaining sauce for another use. Garnish with mint sprigs. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: If Greek yogurt is not available in your area, line a strainer with a coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt in prepared strainer; refrigerate overnight. Discard liquid from bowl; proceed as directed. To Make Ahead: Cranberry mixture can be made the day before serving. Cover and refrigerate.

Originally published as Cranberry-Orange Cordials in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2012, p14