Description
This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect holiday appetizer warm, creamy, and topped with a festive cranberry sauce that’s both sweet and tangy. Serve it with crackers or crostini for an irresistible party dish!
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar (optional)
1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
Salt, to taste
Fresh rosemary, for garnish
Crackers or toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and white cheddar until smooth and creamy.
3. Spread the cheese mixture into a small baking dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix cranberry sauce with honey and cinnamon (add orange zest if using).
5. Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
7. Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve warm with crackers or toasted bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix 2 tbsp chopped pecans into the cranberry topping.
Use goat cheese instead of cream cheese for a tangier version.
Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: baked cranberry cream cheese dip, holiday appetizer, Christmas party dip, cranberry cheese spread, festive dip