Best 4 Creamy Cranberry Dip Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our creamy cranberry dip, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This dip is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy cranberries, luscious cream cheese, a touch of zesty orange zest, and a hint of warm spices, all coming together to create a luscious and velvety spread. Perfect for any occasion, this dip can be served as an appetizer with crackers, bread, or fruit, or as a delightful complement to roasted chicken or turkey. In this comprehensive article, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring three irresistible variations of this classic dip: a classic creamy cranberry dip, a savory cranberry salsa dip, and a decadent cranberry cheesecake dip. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved dip, ensuring that there is something for every palate.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE DIP



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I got this from a neighbor while living in Germany and modified it a little. She was an American too. This was always a hit at every get-together we had! Fresh cranberries with jalapenos, sugar, green onions, and cilantro makes for great salsa. Add the cream cheese and you have a great dip! Serve with Ritz® crackers or Wheat Thins®.

Provided by momoftwinboys

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in a food processor or by hand. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add sugar, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to cranberries; mix well. Cover and store in the refrigerator until cranberries have lost some of their bitter taste, about 4 hours.
  • Place cream cheese bricks on a plate and pour cranberry mixture over top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

CRANBERRY DIP



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The color of this dip is very festive and would make a nice addition to any snack or appetizer table at your next holiday party.

Provided by ELIZRA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cranberries with sugar in a 2 quart baking dish with a lid, stirring well to coat all the berries. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the cranberries pop and release their liquid.
  • Remove from oven and stir in the apricot jam and pecans. Refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. To serve, allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature, and pour dip over the block of cream cheese on a serving dish. Serve with buttery round crackers or small pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 24.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY DIP



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You can use a variety of salty crackers to scoop up helpings of this slightly sweet cranberry dip. The recipe yields a lot so it's great for large gatherings.-Joy McQuaid, Darlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread into a shallow bowl or 9-in. pie plate. Top with cranberry sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

FESTIVE CRANBERRY DIP



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Cranberry sauce adds festive sweet-tart flavor to this creamy fruit dip.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and cranberry sauce with mixer until well blended. Gently stir in COOL WHIP; cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • For a creamier dip, use softened cream cheese.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • To make the dip ahead of time, combine all of the ingredients except for the whipped topping and chill for up to 3 days. Before serving, fold in the whipped topping.
  • Serve the dip with crackers, cookies, or fruit.
  • For a festive touch, garnish the dip with fresh cranberries or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion:

This creamy cranberry dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, tart, and sweet, with a festive red color. The dip can be made ahead of time and is also a great make-ahead dish for parties. Serve it with crackers, cookies, or fruit, and enjoy!

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