Easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
This Easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors with a crunchy nutty texture. Combining softened cream cheese and sour cream with chopped pecans and topped with whole berry cranberry sauce, it serves as a delightful and simple appetizer that’s perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Small pinch of salt
Topping
- 14 ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Using a hand mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add Pecans and Salt: Add the chopped pecans and a small pinch of salt to the mixture. Continue mixing for another minute until well combined and the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Transfer to Serving Dish: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a serving dish, spreading it evenly to form a smooth layer.
- Top with Cranberry Sauce: Carefully spread the whole berry cranberry sauce evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer, creating a beautiful two-layer dip.
- Serve: Serve immediately with crackers, or refrigerate until ready to serve to let flavors meld.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds for different nutty flavors.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- This dip pairs well with a variety of crackers, including wheat, multigrain, or buttery crackers.
- Make the dip ahead of time and refrigerate, but add cranberry sauce just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
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