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Sweet-Tart Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Appetizer 🧄Dessert 🍰Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 American Vegetarian 🥦

Sweet-Tart Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip layers jammy baked cranberries and apricot over a cool, velvety base for a balance of tang and mellow richness. Pecans add a toasty crunch that keeps each bite interesting, making it perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or any appetizer spread where you want a vibrant, crowd-pleasing starter.

  • Prep5 min
  • Cook20 min
  • Serves32
  • DifficultyEasy
Sweet-Tart Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a 2-quart baking dish with a lid, combine the cranberries and sugar, stirring well to coat all the berries. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until the cranberries pop and release their liquid.

  3. 3

    Remove from the oven and stir in the apricot jam and pecans. Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors blend.

  4. 4

    For serving, let the cream cheese come to room temperature, then pour the dip over the block of cream cheese on a serving dish. Serve with buttery round crackers or small pretzels.

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