Easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
A creamy and tangy dip perfect for holiday gatherings, blending the flavors of cream cheese and cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8-10 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers or sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce. Mix until well blended and smooth.
- Fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts, green onions, and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and smooth the top with a spatula. You can also create a decorative swirl for presentation.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled with an assortment of crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
- For a sweeter dip, consider using sweetened cranberry sauce.
- This dip can be made a day in advance to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg