Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of this Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this flavorful dip pairs perfectly with your favorite crackers or toasted bread. The warm, bubbly blend of cream cheese, cranberry, and spices will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Dip:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Cranberry Mixture:
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Additional:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the cream cheese: Place the softened cream cheese in a small oven-safe dish or baking ramekin and smooth the top.
- Make the cranberry mixture: In a small bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey until well combined.
- Assemble and bake: Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese. Top with chopped pecans if using. Bake for 15–18 minutes until heated through and bubbly around the edges.
- Serve: Serve warm with crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Use homemade or canned cranberry sauce.
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a sweet-spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (not including dippers)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
