Description
A delightful and festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the creaminess of cream cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Cranberry Topping:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (toasted, optional)
Cream Cheese Base:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese (softened)
- Crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Cranberry Topping: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened. Let cool. Stir in rosemary and pecans.
- Assembly: Spread softened cream cheese on a serving plate. Spoon cooled cranberry mixture over the top.
- Serving: Serve with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead by preparing the cranberry topping up to 2 days in advance.
- For a lighter option, use light cream cheese.
- Try serving it warm by baking the assembled dip at 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
