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Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip served in a bowl with crackers and fresh cranberries.

Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

A cozy, creamy dip perfect for gatherings, combining tart cranberries with rich cheeses, served warm with crackers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dip
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Buy decent cream cheese for best results.
  • 1 cup sour cream Use full-fat for a creamier texture.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese This does heavy lifting in the recipe.
  • ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese Optional, can use more mozzarella instead.
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries Can use frozen, but thaw and dry them first.
  • 2 tbsp sugar For coating cranberries.
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
  • Crackers, breadsticks, or crostini for serving Choose your favorite for dipping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and white cheddar until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the cheese mixture evenly into a baking dish, then top with sugared cranberries.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cranberries begin to burst.
  6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm with crackers or crostini.

Notes

Can be made ahead of time; just heat until bubbly before serving. If you want to make it dairy-free, use a vegan cream cheese and yogurt. For a breakfast twist, serve it warm with morning carbs.