Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Thanksgiving Cranberry Dip Appetizer, a delightful blend of creamy and tangy flavors. Made with fresh cranberries, rich cream cheese, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, this visually stunning dip pairs perfectly with an array of crackers or fresh veggies. Its easy preparation makes it an ideal starter that will have your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries under cold water, removing any stems or shriveled berries.
- In a food processor, combine cranberries and brown sugar; pulse until chunky.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with sour cream until smooth.
- Gently fold in the cranberry mixture until combined but still textured.
- Stir in chopped nuts and sliced green onions.
- Transfer to a serving dish and chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to add herbs like rosemary or spices like cinnamon for extra flavor. This dip can be prepared a day in advance to enhance its taste.