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Close-up of Festive Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Dip topped with glistening cranberry sauce in a white bowl.

Festive Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Dip


  • Author: recipebychefs.com
  • Total Time: 10 min
  • Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple, sweet, and tangy cream cheese dip perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • Crackers or fruit for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl.
  2. Stir in the cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, and orange zest until well combined.
  3. If using, fold in the chopped pecans.
  4. Transfer the dip to a serving dish.
  5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve with crackers or fresh fruit.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can use an electric mixer to blend the ingredients.
  • You can prepare this dip one day ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 120
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 13
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 40

Keywords: cranberry orange dip, cream cheese dip, festive appetizer, holiday dip, easy dip