Description
Dip into the Holidays with a Creamy Delight! This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a Festive Must-Try for Your Gatherings, offering a perfect blend of creamy, savory, and sweet flavors.
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 well mixed.
- Prepare the cranberries: In a separate bowl, mix the cranberries with sugar and gently toss until coated.
- Assemble the dip: In a baking dish, spread the cheese mixture evenly. 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 are bursting.
- Garnish: Once out of the oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a festive touch.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm with crackers, breadsticks, or toasted crostini.
Notes
Decoration Tips:
- Add a sprig of fresh rosemary or pine branches for a festive look.
- Scatter fresh cranberries around the dish for visual appeal.
- Use a white baking dish to highlight the dip’s colors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs after baking for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg