Description
This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a creamy, savory, and sweet appetizer that’s perfect for the holiday season. With a blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese, topped with sugared cranberries and fresh parsley, it’s sure to be the star of your festive gatherings.
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: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the dip base: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese until smooth and well-mixed.
- Prepare the cranberries: In a separate bowl, mix the cranberries with sugar and toss gently to coat.
- Assemble the dip: Spread the cheese mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with the sugared cranberries.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cranberries have burst.
- Garnish: Once out of the oven, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a festive touch.
- Serve: Serve warm with crackers, breadsticks, or toasted crostini
Notes
- For a more festive presentation, garnish the dip with fresh rosemary sprigs or a few pine branches.
- Add a pop of color by scattering fresh cranberries around the dip and serving board.
- For a magical holiday vibe, surround the dish with soft twinkle lights at your gathering.
- A white or ceramic baking dish enhances the vibrant colors of the dip.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or additional parsley can be sprinkled on top for extra color.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg