Description
A warm, creamy dip made with tart cranberries and cream cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the cranberries by rinsing and removing any stems, then mix with brown sugar or maple syrup and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in the sweetened cranberries, herbs, and nuts until combined.
- Transfer to a baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving with dippers like crackers or veggies.
Notes
For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cream cheese. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, cream cheese, cranberry, holiday, gathering