cranberry dip cream cheese
This festive cranberry cream cheese dip combines the sweetness of cranberries with the richness of cream cheese, making it the perfect appetizer for gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 serving dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Can use low-fat cream cheese for a healthier option.
- 1 cup cranberry sauce Can be canned or homemade.
- ½ cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or seeds for nut-free version.
- ¼ cup powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- to serve crackers or vegetable sticks
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer or a whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cranberry sauce, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix gently until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans using a rubber spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
- Transfer the dip to your serving dish and smooth the top with the spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld (optional but recommended).
- Serve with your choice of crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For a healthier option, you can use low-fat cream cheese.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar to suit your taste.
Feel free to substitute nuts with seeds for a nut-free version.