Name: Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each); 14 oz can jellied cranberry sauce; 1/8 c. chopped cilantro; 1/8 c. chopped green onion; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1 Tbsp lemon juice

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The perfect party appetizer for the holidays is this easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip! It has a layer of cream cheese then cranberries. The topping is chopped green onion and cilantro. It’s quick and easy plus the tart cranberries and the sweet cream cheese is the perfect combination.

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Hand holding cracker with cranberry dip on it

I have the perfect appetizer that you will want to make for all holiday parties this year! Cranberry cream cheese dip is so simple, delicious, and the best dip when you don’t have much time to make something.

Am I the only one who forgets to plan and has to scramble to make something last minute? If you can relate, you will want to keep this recipe on hand! It’s one of my favorite easy appetizer recipes.

Ingredients

This recipe has only a few ingredients and the flavor combo is delicious. The dip is a little sweet and tart with some savory flavors to balance it all out. You are going to love it.

Softened cream cheese
Canned cranberry sauce
Chopped cilantro
Chopped green onion
Cumin
Lemon juice

White pie plate with spatula spreading cream cheese on the bottom.

Hand mixer combining ingredients for cranberry dip

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Three Easy Steps!

Step 1: Spread the cream cheese in an even layer in a pie plate.

Step 2: In a bowl, beat the cranberry sauce, cilantro, green onion, cumin, and lemon juice.

Step 3: Spread the cranberry topping over the top. Cover and chill until you’re ready to serve it.

Pro Tips

Make the cranberry topping a day in advance, so all you have to do the next day is assemble and serve!

This cream cheese dip is perfect with crackers – you can use all of the same kind or make a platter with several different varieties, so your guests have options.

If you have leftover dip, cover it, and it will keep for a few days in the refrigerator.

White pie plate with cranberry dip in it on a wooden background

I’ve been making these easy cranberry cream cheese dip for years, and it’s always a hit! Other readers have tried it too, and love it!

What people are saying about this recipe

“Delicious! So easy and brought it to Thanksgiving feast and it was the best things I ate all day! Everyone really liked it!”

“I made this yesterday and it was a hit!”

“I made this last year for Thanksgiving. I followed the recipe as written and it was a HUGE hit. WE LOVED THIS!!!”

“I added some jalapenos finely chopped. Wow! Fantastic! Thank you!”

Cool, creamy, and perfect with crackers! Everyone will love this cream cheese cranberry dip – it will be the hit of the dinner! I hope you give this easy holiday appetizer a try, and be sure to check out some of my other favorite recipes, too.

Looking More Holiday Appetizers?

Cranberry Pinot Noir Meatballs are so easy and perfect for holiday parties!
Crock Pot Ranch Mushrooms are always a crowd pleaser! You only need four ingredients to make them.
Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts are salty, sweet, and so delicious! Don’t forget the dipping sauce to go with them!

Tried this recipe? Be sure to comment below, I definitely want to hear from you!!!

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