Description
This Easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a light, sweet, and fluffy treat perfect for any gathering. Made with softened cream cheese, sugar, whole berry cranberry sauce, and whipped cream, this dip is quick to prepare and pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit, sweet crackers, or cookies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 7 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the softened cream cheese, sugar, whole berry cranberry sauce, and whipped cream into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Mix Until Creamy: Mix the ingredients together 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 the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Once chilled, serve the dip with fresh fruit, sweet crackers, or cookies for a delightful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- If you have leftover cranberry sauce, this recipe is a perfect way to use it up.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and reduce the sugar slightly.
- Serve with graham crackers, apple slices, or vanilla wafers for varied textures.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for smooth mixing and better texture.
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
