Description
Creamy cranberry cream cheese dip brings festive comfort to holiday gatherings with its tangy sweetness. Warm, rich layers of cream cheese and zesty cranberry sauce create an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to share at every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded white cheddar cheese
Fruit and Herbs:
- 1 cup (100 grams) fresh cranberries
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Serving Suggestion:
- Crackers, breadsticks, or crostini
Instructions
- Prepare a welcoming oven environment by heating to 375°F (190°C), creating the perfect warm backdrop for this creamy cranberry delight.
- Craft a luxurious cheese foundation by whisking together softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and white cheddar until the mixture achieves a smooth, harmonious consistency.
- Transform fresh cranberries into glistening jewels by gently tumbling them in sugar, ensuring each berry receives a delicate sweet coating.
- Artfully spread the velvety cheese blend across a baking dish, creating an even canvas that will serve as the base for the vibrant cranberry topping.
- Elegantly scatter the sugar-kissed cranberries over the cheese mixture, allowing them to nestle into the creamy landscape.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing the dip to transform for 15-20 minutes until the edges bubble enthusiastically and cranberries begin to burst with juicy intensity.
- Extract the bubbling masterpiece from the oven and crown it with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, adding a verdant touch of color and herbaceous brightness.
- Present immediately while warm, accompanied by crisp crackers or toasted crostini, inviting guests to dive into this decadent appetizer.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free base that blends seamlessly.
- Gently fold cranberries to prevent breaking them before baking, maintaining their beautiful whole appearance.
- For a low-carb version, swap sugar with a sugar-free alternative like stevia or monk fruit sweetener when coating cranberries.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like goat cheese or sharp cheddar to create unique flavor profiles that suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg