Description
This **Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip** is the ultimate holiday party appetizer — creamy, tangy, and perfectly festive. With softened cream cheese topped with tart cranberry sauce and garnished with herbs or citrus, it’s as easy as it is beautiful. Serve with crackers, crostini, or pretzels for a sweet-savory bite that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any seasonal gathering.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (regular or dairy-free)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
- Crackers, pretzels, or crostini, for serving
- Optional: drizzle of honey, chopped pecans or walnuts, or diced jalapeño for heat
Instructions
- Prep the Cream Cheese: Place softened cream cheese on a serving plate or whip until smooth with a hand mixer.
- Add the Cranberry Sauce: Spoon cranberry sauce evenly over the cream cheese.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with orange zest, fresh herbs, and a pinch of salt. Add nuts, honey, or jalapeño if desired.
- Serve: Pair with crackers, pretzels, or sliced baguette and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese fully for the best texture.
- Use homemade cranberry sauce for fresher flavor and color.
- This dip can be served warm or cold, depending on preference.
- To make ahead, assemble a few hours before serving and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip, Holiday Dip Recipes, Fall Appetizers, Thanksgiving Party Dips, Christmas Cream Cheese Appetizers