Description
A deliciously festive cream cheese dip infused with cranberries and pecans, perfect as a party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Graham crackers or apple slices (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped cranberries, pecans, green onions, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and shape it into a snowflake or desired festive shape.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Serve with graham crackers or apple slices for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for best texture.
- Chill the dip for longer for even better flavor integration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg