Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
A quick and festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip made with cranberry sauce, orange, honey, and warm spices. Perfect for holiday parties and ready in just 5 minutes.
Servings 8
Calories 165kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese 8oz/250g package, softened
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 zest orange
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 green onions sliced, for garnish, optional
- crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese on a serving plate or in a shallow dish. Use the back of a spoon to spread it into an even layer, about ½ inch thick.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, honey, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer, letting it slightly cascade over the edges for a pretty presentation.
- Sprinkle on green onions for garnish, if using.
- Pair with crackers, pita chips, or baguette slices.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the cranberry topping a day in advance. Store in the fridge and spoon over cream cheese just before serving.
- Savory Twist: Add finely jalapeños to the cranberry topping for a sweet-heat combo.
- Holiday Touch: Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs or sugared cranberries for a festive look.
- Texture Boost: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cranberry layer for crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.2mg
