Holiday Cranberry Dip Recipe
This Holiday Cranberry Dip is a festive, creamy appetizer perfect for gatherings and holiday parties. Combining soft cream cheese, tangy sour cream, sweet whole berry cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans, it offers a balanced blend of flavors and textures. Served with sturdy crackers like Wheat Thins, it makes a delightful and easy-to-prepare snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dip Base
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Pecans, chopped (for mixing)
Topping
- Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce (enough to spread evenly, approximately ¾ cup)
- ½ cup Pecans, chopped (for topping)
Serving
- Sturdy Crackers (such as Wheat Thins), for dipping
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, salt, and 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Spread the Dip Base: Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a serving dish and spread it evenly to form a flat, smooth layer.
- Add Cranberry Sauce Layer: Spoon the whole berry cranberry sauce on top of the cream cheese base, spreading it evenly to cover the surface completely.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining chopped pecans evenly over the cranberry sauce layer. Serve the dip chilled or at room temperature alongside sturdy crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce for a more festive look and texture.
- Chill the dip before serving for flavors to meld together.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Best served with sturdy crackers to hold up to the creamy dip without breaking.
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