Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
A creamy and tangy dip with a sweet and tart cranberry flavor, perfect for gatherings and parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Extra-Sharp Cheddar cheese (grated, divided)
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce (canned, leftover, or homemade)
- ½ cup fresh cranberries (may substitute with frozen, do not thaw)
- ⅛–¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 3 tablespoons orange juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Optional: In a pot, mix cranberries, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, and water. Cook until cranberries burst and sauce thickens (10-15 minutes). Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and half of the grated cheddar cheese.
- Stir in cranberry sauce and fresh cranberries, adding nutmeg if desired.
- Spread mixture in a baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve hot with crostini, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother mixture. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry dip, cream cheese dip, holiday appetizer, baked dip, party food