Festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
Delight your guests with this Festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that elevates any occasion. Creamy cream cheese meets zesty cranberry sauce, enhanced by crunchy walnuts and fresh green onions. Whether for holiday parties, game nights, or casual gatherings, this dip is sure to impress. Serve with your favorite dippers and watch it disappear!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 51 minute
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- ½ cup walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gently fold in the cranberry sauce until well combined.
- Add chopped green onions and toasted walnuts; stir to incorporate evenly.
- Drizzle in honey or maple syrup according to your taste preference.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a healthier version, substitute low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt. Experiment by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a unique flavor twist. This dip can be made a day in advance; simply stir before serving.