Description
This cranberry cream cheese recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. Your guests will love it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on a serving plate.
- Top with cranberry sauce, spreading it gently over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top if desired.
- Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry cream cheese, holiday appetizer, easy party recipe