Description
A quick and delicious cranberry cream cheese dip that combines the tartness of cranberry sauce with the creamy sweetness of whipped cream and sugar, perfect for serving with fruit, crackers, or cookies.
Ingredients
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For the Dip
- 2 8-ounce packages 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, cranberry sauce, and whipped cream into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Mix Until Creamy: Use an electric mixer or whisk to blend the ingredients for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well combined and creamy in texture.
- Chill: 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: Serve chilled with your choice of fresh fruit, sweet crackers, or cookies.
Notes
- This dip is a great way to use leftover cranberry sauce.
- The dip pairs well with graham crackers, fresh fruit like apples and pears, or sweet cookies.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and achieve a smooth 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
