Description
Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is the ultimate holiday appetizer, blending creamy cheeses with tart cranberries and a hint of sweetness. Perfectly balanced, easy to make, and festive, this dip is the centerpiece your holiday spread needs. Serve with crackers, crostini, or breadsticks for an unforgettable treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Crackers, breadsticks, or crostini for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Cheese Base: In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and white cheddar until well combined.
- Coat Cranberries: In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar until evenly coated.
- Assemble: Spread the cheese mixture evenly into a baking dish, then top with sugared cranberries.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cranberries begin to burst.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm with crackers or crostini.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the dip up to a day in advance; just cover and refrigerate, then bake before serving.
- Add Warm Spice: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cranberries for a warm holiday flavor twist.
- Substitute Cheeses: Swap white cheddar with Gruyère or add a sprinkle of Parmesan for extra savoriness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg