Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip
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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.
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.
You Will Love This Easy Dip Recipe!
- The flavors are AMAZING. This is a cold dip with rich and creamy cheese topped with a tart cranberry topping. It’s seriously the best flavor combination. The flavors and textures are perfectly balanced!
- It’s so easy you can in about 15 minutes! No cooking is required – all you do is mix and assemble.
- It’s perfect for the holidays because the color and flavors are so festive. You will want to make this for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s!
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
Products Needed
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.
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!
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Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip
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
Instructions
- Spread cream cheese on bottom of pie plate.
- In a small mixing bowl beat together cranberry sauce, cilantro, green onion, cumin and lemon juice. Spread on top of cream cheese.
- Serve with crackers.
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.
CHARLENE E MICHALEK says
It may have said, but I didn’t notice….is this gluten free (and yes, i would look for crackers that are) I would like to serve this at CBS brunch
CHARLENE E MICHALEK says
It may have said, but I didn’t notice….is this gluten free (and yes, i would look for crackers that are) I would like to serve this at CBS brunch and am looking for gluten free recipes.
Valentina @Valentina's Corner says
This is going on our Thanksgiving menu, for sure! Great recipe, Julie.
Julie Evink says
It’s a great addition!
Malinda says
I am going to have to try this out for Thanksgiving this year!!
Julie Evink says
It will be a hit!
Danielle Green says
This just looks simply delicious; can’t wait to try it!
Melissa Howell says
This looks so good! I never would have thought to add cilantro and green onions!
Julie Evink says
So a delicious and unique flavor combo!
Shoshana Adams says
Which crackers would you recommend serving with this? The crackers can make such a difference and I don’t want to get it wrong…
Julie Evink says
I would go with a more nutty cracker!
Celina says
This recipe is incredible. I made this for my family because most of them are from the north where cream cheese and jelly mixtures are popular. I don’t like that combination personally but made it anyway. First let me say when my husband and I taste-tested this dip, we were stunned. I followed the recipe exactly and served it with toasted pita bread. It far surpasses expectation. It is like a fruity, creamy salsa. Totally awesome! PS. Some family members were afraid to try it and I forced them to just try one. They were all amazed how delicious it was!!
Anita says
Can this be made a day ahead, or should it be made the same day?
Julie Evink says
I would make it the same day!
barrie says
I found you through pinterest. I’m 9+ months pregnant too!! Few more weeks, hoping I either go NOW or wait til after Thanksgiving as we’re hosting….and have 2 construction projects going on. What were we thinking?!?! Good luck!
Julie Evink says
That doesn’t sound like much fun! Good luck with everything 🙂
Kathy says
How much cilantro? It looks like the denominator was left off – thanks!
Julie Evink says
1/8 c.! Sorry about that. Thanks for letting me know!
Julie Evink says
Teresa, I’m not sure which page you are on. There should be a recipe at the end or a icon that says “Click Here for Recipe” let me know if you figure it out!
TeresaJ says
Ok I found it! There was a big colorful ad right below it that I thought was altogether. Thank you! I knew it had to be right in front of me haha!
Laura @ Petite Allergy Treats says
Goodness. Time is flying… I can believe baby will be here soon! This easy dip is perfect for a busy day of cooking and entertaining.
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
This cream cheese cranberry dip is perfect for the holidays. I can’t to make this for one of our holiday parties coming up. Pinned 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I hope your baby arrives before Thanksgiving, Julie! And this dip looks incredible! I don’t think I’ve ever had a cranberry dip before, so this would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Pinned!