Go Back
–+ servings
Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Irresistibly Creamy Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip combines creamy cheeses with tart cranberries for an irresistible appetizer.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Low-fat optional
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Monterey Jack works too
  • 1 cup White Cheddar Cheese Gruyère for a nuttier profile
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Frozen can be used if thawed
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Honey or maple syrup as alternatives
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and white cheddar until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the cranberries with sugar until well-coated.
  4. Spread the creamy mixture in your baking dish and sprinkle the cranberries on top.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served warm with crackers or toasted crostini. Can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!