Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a festive treat that combines the tangy flavor of fresh cranberries with the creamy richness of cream cheese. This delightful dip is perfect for holiday gatherings or casual game nights, sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste. Pair it with crackers or sliced apples for a delicious appetizer everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 green onions, diced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and a splash of water. Cook until cranberries pop and create a sauce (about 10 minutes). Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in cooled cranberry mixture, chopped pecans, and green onions until well combined.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl and chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg