Description
Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Dip is a festive and delightful treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the bright zest of orange, all enveloped in a creamy texture. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Its vibrant colors and irresistible flavor will have your guests coming back for more—just like Aunt Edna’s fruitcake, but way more popular!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, and orange zest until well mixed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or citrus flavor as desired.
- If using, sprinkle chopped pecans on top before serving.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg