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Easy baked cranberry cream cheese dip topped with sweet cranberry sauce and fresh rosemary, served warm with toasted bread slices.

Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

A warm and festive appetizer featuring a sweetened cream cheese base topped with a tart homemade cranberry rosemary sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • 1 Pie dish 9-inch round
  • 1 Electric mixer Handheld
  • 1 Saucepan Small

Method
 

  1. Simmer cranberries, sugar, water, and rosemary in a saucepan until berries burst and thicken.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. Spread cheese mixture into a 9-inch baking dish.
  4. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cheese layer.
  5. 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.