Warm Harvest Cranberry Dip
Embrace the flavors of fall with this Warm Harvest Cranberry Dip, a festive blend of tangy, sweet, and savory that's perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. This irresistible appetizer layers a creamy base of softened cream cheese, sour cream, and sharp white cheddar cheese with a luscious cranberry topping made from fresh cranberries, a hint of orange zest, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Finished with a sprinkle of crunchy pecans and baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this dip pairs beautifully with crackers or toasted baguette slices. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any autumn celebration, this quick-prep recipe (ready in just 30 minutes!) is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Chopped pecans (optional, for topping)
- Crackers or baguette slices (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
Cook the cranberry mixture, stirring frequently, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the shredded sharp white cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into a small, oven-safe baking dish or skillet.
Top the cream cheese layer with the prepared cranberry mixture, spreading it evenly over the surface.
If desired, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top for added crunch.
Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is slightly golden.
Remove the dip from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with crackers or baguette slices.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.6 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.4 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 1658 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.4 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.9 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1249 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
