Description
Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a warm, creamy delight perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. This irresistible dip blends tangy cream cheese with sweet-tart cranberries and rich cheeses, offering a burst of flavor that will impress your guests. With its quick preparation time and versatility in serving options, this dip is an easy yet elegant addition to any appetizer spread. Enjoy it with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables for a snack that’s sure to be the highlight of your next get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Optional: fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth. Spread evenly in the greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix cranberry sauce with honey (or maple syrup) and optional rosemary. Spread over the cheese mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Watch to avoid overcooking.
- Serve warm with your choice of dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg