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Cranberry Orange Christmas Tree Pies

These cranberry orange Christmas tree pies are the cutest holiday treat. Flaky pie crust filled with sweet-tart cranberry sauce and bright orange zest, baked until golden, and drizzled with creamy vanilla almond bark. They’re festive, easy to make, and perfect for cookie swaps, dessert tables, or a fun holiday baking project with the kids.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time23 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 24

Ingredients

  • 3 boxes ready-made pie crust 2 per box
  • 14 oz can cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 2 eggs
  • 24 oz brick of vanilla almond bark
  • 1/3 cup your favorite Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a tray or cutting board with parchment too — you’ll use this as your dough-cutting station.
  • Roll out one of the pie crusts on the prepared tray, then use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out as many trees as you can. Gently set them aside and repeat with the remaining crusts.
  • Arrange as many trees as will fit on your baking sheet (you’ll need one extra tree for each as a top). In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce and brown sugar until well combined. Add about 2 tablespoons of the cranberry mixture to the center of each tree on the baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle a little orange zest over the cranberry filling. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, then brush the edges of the trees lightly with it. Place a plain tree on top of each filled one and press the edges with a fork to seal. Use a knife to cut three small slits — one near the top, one in the middle, and one near the bottom — to help steam escape.
  • Brush the tops with the remaining egg wash, then bake for 20–23 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown all over. Let them cool completely. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, transfer it to a zip-top bag, snip the corner, and drizzle it over each pie. Add your sprinkles right away so they stick.
  • Let the chocolate set, then serve and enjoy — they’re as cute as they are delicious!