Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
A warm and festive appetizer featuring a sweetened cream cheese base topped with a tart homemade cranberry rosemary sauce.
Pin Share Print Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 Pie dish (9-inch round)
- 1 Electric mixer (Handheld)
- 1 Saucepan (Small)
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese - Softened
- ½ cup sour cream - Full fat
- ¼ cup powdered sugar - For base
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest - Freshly grated
- 1.5 cups fresh cranberries - Or frozen
- ¾ cup granulated sugar - For sauce
- ¼ cup water - Or orange juice
- 1 sprig rosemary - Fresh
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - For flavor
Instructions
- Simmer cranberries, sugar, water, and rosemary in a saucepan until berries burst and thicken.
- Beat cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread cheese mixture into a 9-inch baking dish.
- Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cheese layer.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until bubbly. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth base. Serve warm with sturdy crackers or baguette slices.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 180mg (8%) | Potassium: 80mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 18g (20%) | Vitamin A: 700IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)