Description
A delightful dip blending rich cream cheese with tangy cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or canned
- 2 tbsp sugar (or honey)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives or dill, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or cayenne
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Combine the Base: In a mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese and stir until smooth.
- Add the Cranberries: Chop cranberries and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Sweeten It Up: Sprinkle sugar or honey into the bowl and blend well.
- Season It Right: Stir in chopped herbs and any optional spices.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra herbs or nuts, and enjoy with crackers or veggies.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the cranberries to ensure some chunky pieces for texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry dip, cream cheese dip, holiday appetizer, party dip