Description
A delightful medley of tart cranberries and creamy cheese that is perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (rosemary, chives, or parsley), finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Nuts (optional, for added crunch)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberries: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries with sugar and water over medium heat. Cook until cranberries start to burst, about 5–7 minutes.
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Add the Magic: To the cream cheese, add the cooked cranberries (with juices), mayonnaise, herbs, and shallots. Mix until combined and smooth.
- Chill: Cover the dip and let it chill for at least an hour.
- Serve: Stir before serving, and garnish with additional herbs or whole cranberries.
Notes
For an added crunch, fold in nuts before chilling. Serve in a hollowed-out bell pepper or pumpkin for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry dip, cream cheese dip, holiday appetizer, easy dip