Description
A creamy and tangy dip made with cranberries, cream cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Fresh Cranberries, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (parsley or chives), chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Sweetener (honey, sugar, or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Soften the cream cheese for about 30 minutes, chop the fresh herbs and garlic.
- Blend the base: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the cranberries: If using fresh, chop them before mixing in with the cream cheese, along with sweetener and lemon juice.
- Season with herbs: Gently mix in your chopped herbs and garlic, adjusting to taste.
- Chill: Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Garnish with extra cranberries or herbs on top and serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness based on your preference; allow the dip to sit for a bit before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry dip, cream cheese, holiday appetizers, easy dip recipe, festive recipes