Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
A festive dip combining tart cranberries and creamy cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Serving Dish
Ingredients
- 6 oz Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ cup Fresh or Bottled Orange Juice
- Zest of ¼ orange Optional
- 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Or 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ pepper Jalapeño Seeds removed and diced (optional)
- 1 8-ounce Block Cream Cheese Softened
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Salted Pecans Or nuts of your choice
- 2 tablespoons Thinly Sliced Green Onion Tops
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon stick, and optional orange zest and jalapeño.
- Heat over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Cook until cranberries pop and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about 10 seconds or at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- In a serving dish, place the softened cream cheese and spoon the cranberry sauce over it.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans and green onion tops before serving.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, or refrigerate for later use.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.