Description
This Easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a light, sweet, and fluffy treat perfect for holiday gatherings or any snack time. Made with creamy softened cream cheese, sugar, whole berry cranberry sauce, and whipped cream, it is simple to prepare and pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit, graham crackers, or sweet cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) packages of 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 Well: Using a mixer or a sturdy spoon, blend all ingredients together for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth, well combined, and creamy.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the dip chilled with fresh fruit, graham crackers, sweet crackers, or cookies of your choice for dipping.
Notes
- This dip is a great way to use leftover cranberry sauce, especially after the holidays.
- It pairs perfectly with graham crackers, fresh fruit, or any sweet crackers and cookies.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother 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
