Description
This easy cranberry cream cheese dip is a festive holiday favorite! With just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes, you’ll have a creamy, tangy-sweet appetizer perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped pecans
Small pinch of salt
14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chopped pecans, and salt. Using a hand mixer, beat for about 2 minutes, until light, fluffy, and smooth.
Assemble: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a serving dish, spreading it evenly.
Add Topping: Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer.
Serve: Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette.
Notes
Make Ahead: Prepare the cream cheese layer in advance and refrigerate. Add cranberry topping just before serving.
Serving Suggestion: Pair with buttery crackers or pretzel crisps for the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Variations: Add a sprinkle of chopped rosemary or orange zest for extra holiday flair.
Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday Recipe
- Method: No-Bake / Assembled
- Cuisine: American
