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Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

A festive dip combining tangy cranberries and creamy cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Fresh or Bottled Orange Juice
  • Zest of ¼ orange Optional
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Or 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ pepper Jalapeño Seeds removed and diced (optional)
  • 1 8-ounce Block Cream Cheese Softened
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Salted Pecans Or nuts of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons Thinly Sliced Green Onion Tops

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, and optional orange zest and jalapeño.
  • Heat over medium heat until the mixture simmers, stirring occasionally.
  • Simmer until cranberries pop and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Soften cream cheese in the microwave for about 10 seconds or at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Place softened cream cheese on a serving plate and spoon the cooled cranberry sauce on top.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans and green onion tops before serving.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Keyword Cranberry, Cream Cheese, Dip