Description
A creamy and tangy dip that combines the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of cranberry, perfect for holiday gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (fresh or canned)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
- Optional: 1 tsp garlic (minced) or 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese for about 30 minutes.
- If using fresh cranberries, rinse and simmer in a saucepan with sugar for about 10 minutes; if using canned, stir directly.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and green onions until creamy.
- Gently fold in fresh herbs.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with honey if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
- Serve with crackers, fresh veggies, or pita bread.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating toasted nuts like pecans or almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: dip, cranberry cream cheese, appetizer, holiday recipe, family recipe