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Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

November 27, 2011 by Danelle 12 Comments


CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE DIP — A sweet and savory cranberry relish is spread over cream cheese and served with crackers. The perfect holiday appetizer!


Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

I tried this fabulous Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip at Thanksgiving and it shot straight to the top of my list of favorite holiday appetizers.  I’ll be making it again for Christmas, and everyone else who tried it says they will too!

The tangy cranberries are a perfect compliment to the spicy and savory flavors in this dip.

I took this to a party and it was hands down the favorite dish of the night. ~ Natasha

I’ve found that a food processor works well for chopping the cranberries, and even the green onion and jalapeno.

The cranberry portion of this appetizer can be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Then you only need to soften some cream cheese and break out the crackers on the day you’ll be serving it.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Not only does this dip taste great, it looks beautiful and is very festive. I mean, just look at that gorgeous red color. It’s sure to be a hit at all of your holiday gatherings!

I absolutely LOVE this dip and will make it often! It reminds me of the one where you open the jar of hot pepper jelly and put on cream cheese.

But friends there is really no comparison–for taste or healthy benefits! This is scrumptious and easy! ~ Carol

There’s plenty to feed a crowd, so if you’ll be serving fewer people, you may want to half the recipe. Although we never seem to have trouble finishing it off at my house!

I hope this beautiful and delicious holiday dip becomes a favorite tradition at your house, just like it is at mine!


Be sure to save this Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for later.


Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip


Here’s what you’ll need to make Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip


  • Produce: fresh cranberries, green onion, cilantro, jalapenos
  • Sugar
  • Spices: cumin, salt
  • Lemon juice
  • Cream cheese
  • Crackers, for serving
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Yield: 16 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

A sweet and savory cranberry relish is spread over cream cheese and served with crackers. The perfect holiday appetizer!

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz.) package fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Dash salt
  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
  • Crackers

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno, sugar, cumin, lemon juice and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  2. When ready to serve, spread cream cheese in an even layer on a plate or platter. Spread cranberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese.
  3. Serve with crackers for dipping.

Notes

Prep time does not include refrigeration.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 103 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 11mg Sodium: 46mg Carbohydrates: 17g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 16g Protein: 1g
© Danelle
Cuisine: American / Category: Appetizers

 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Erika

    November 27, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    This sounds so good! It reminds me of pepper jelly w/cream cheese. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  2. Elizabeth

    November 27, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    Yum… cranberries are the best!

    Reply
  3. LinC

    November 28, 2011 at 6:52 pm

    This looks wonderfully festive. The cranberries would give it a good tang. I’m going to try it at our Christmas open house. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. danasfoodforthought

    December 1, 2011 at 8:02 pm

    This sounds like the perfect combo of sweet and spicy! How festive and tasty!

    Reply
  5. Natasha

    January 15, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    I took this to a party and it was hands down the favorite dish of the night.

    Reply
  6. Mommy on Demand

    November 3, 2013 at 8:20 am

    This is my kind of dip!!

    Reply
  7. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry!

    November 3, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    Love this! Pinning and sharing!

    Reply
  8. Kimberly

    November 3, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    Yum! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  9. Carol

    December 7, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I just mixed this lovely, festive dip and have not yet waited 4 hours, but had to take a little sample. I absolutely LOVE this dip and will make it often! It reminds me of the one where you open the jar of hot pepper jelly and put on cream cheese….but friends there is really no comparison~~for taste or healthy benefits! This is scrumptious and easy!

    Reply
    • Danelle

      December 8, 2013 at 7:43 pm

      So glad you liked it Carol! It’s a must during the holidays at our house!

      Reply
  10. Phyllis

    January 7, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    Out of season can’t find fresh cranberries. Could I use frozen

    Reply
    • Danelle

      January 8, 2019 at 7:09 am

      That should work fine.

      Reply

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