Description
This irresistible Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip combines tart cranberries and creamy cheese into a festive appetizer that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Serve it warm, baked, or chilled for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
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2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
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½ cup sugar
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1 tbsp orange juice or zest
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Crackers or graham crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, cook cranberries, sugar, and orange juice over medium heat until thickened.
- Spread cream cheese in a baking dish and top with cranberry mixture.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm with crackers or graham crackers.
Notes
Add jalapeños for a spicy twist.
Substitute leftover cranberry sauce for fresh cranberries.
Can be served chilled instead of baked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Party Food
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal