Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
This Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread is a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dip perfect for holidays or everyday snacks. With the tartness of cranberries balanced by citrus zest and honey, it’s festive and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10–15 minutes
- Yield: 1 to 1¼ cups (serves 4–6)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup cranberry sauce or finely chopped fresh cranberries
1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
1 tsp orange zest (or lemon zest)
Optional: 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or mint)
Optional: 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
Optional: pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom
Instructions
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature until spreadable.
- Stir in cranberry sauce or chopped cranberries until well combined, reserving a few for garnish if desired.
- Mix in honey or maple syrup to taste, followed by the citrus zest.
- Gently fold in any optional herbs or chopped nuts.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with reserved cranberries, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of nuts or herbs.
- Chill briefly for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld or serve immediately at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh cranberries macerated with sugar for a more tart version.
Add dried cranberries and toasted nuts for extra texture.
Sprinkle cinnamon or cardamom for warm spice.
Swirl in fig or apricot jam instead of honey for deeper flavor.
Add mint or rosemary for a fresh, herby note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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