Description
This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip combines creamy cream cheese, sweet and tangy cranberry topping, and a touch of cinnamon for a festive and delicious appetizer. It’s perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing dip.
Ingredients
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- For the Dip:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- For the Cranberry Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 or 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, sour cream, mayonnaise, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. If desired, fold in chopped pecans.
- Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- Make the Cranberry Topping: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
- Assemble the Dip: Spoon the cranberry topping over the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake the Dip: Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the dip cool slightly before serving with crackers, pita chips, or sliced baguette
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth mixture.
- You can prepare the cream cheese base and cranberry topping a day ahead.
- Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute with dairy-free ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of the dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg