Description
This Easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a light, sweet, and fluffy treat perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday snacking. Made with softened cream cheese, sugar, whole berry cranberry sauce, and whipped cream, it blends into a creamy dip that pairs wonderfully with fruit, crackers, or cookies.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 7 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, sugar, whole berry cranberry sauce, and whipped cream into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for a minimum of 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dip to set slightly.
- Serve: Serve chilled with fruit, sweet crackers, or cookies for dipping.
Notes
- Use leftover cranberry sauce to make this dip a festive snack or dessert addition.
- For a lighter option, substitute reduced-fat cream cheese or whipped topping.
- Pair with graham crackers, apple slices, or fresh berries for a delicious combination.
- The dip can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 216 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
