Description
This Easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a light, sweet, and fluffy treat perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want a deliciously creamy dip. Made with softened cream cheese, sugar, whole berry cranberry sauce, and whipped cream, it's quick to prepare and pairs wonderfully with graham crackers, fresh fruit, or sweet crackers and cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
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 all ingredients into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix for 2-3 minutes until well blended and creamy.
- Chill dip: Cover and allow to chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 20 minutes to let the flavors meld and the dip firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve the dip with fruit, sweet crackers, or cookies for a delightful snack or appetizer.
Notes
- Use leftover cranberry sauce to make this dip, making it a great way to reduce food waste.
- The dip pairs excellently with graham crackers or fresh fruit such as apple slices, pears, or berries.
- For a lighter version, substitute whipped cream with whipped topping or a low-fat alternative.
- If you prefer a tangier dip, reduce the sugar slightly or add a splash of lemon juice.
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
