Description
This Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a festive and flavorful appetizer that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with creamy cream cheese. Perfect for holiday gatherings or parties, this easy-to-make dip is sure to be a hit with your guests.
Ingredients
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Cranberry Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch of salt
Cream Cheese Base:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- crackers or baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Cranberry Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Cook for 7–10 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Let cool.
- Assemble: Spread softened cream cheese on a serving plate. Pour cooled cranberry mixture over cream cheese. Garnish with green onions or parsley.
- Serve: Serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- For a festive touch, top with chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
