Description
Thanksgiving Cranberry Dip Appetizer is a creamy and vibrant addition to your holiday table, combining fresh cranberries with rich cream cheese and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make dip balances sweet and tart flavors, making it perfect for dipping with crackers, veggies, or fruit. Ideal for gatherings, this appetizer will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup honey (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme (chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Base: Soften cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for an hour or microwaving for 15 seconds.
- 2. Blend It Up: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- 3. Add Sweetness: Stir in honey until fully incorporated.
- 4. Cranberry Time: Gently fold in cranberries and add chopped pecans and herbs.
- 5. Chill Out: Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with extra herbs or nuts, and serve with your choice of dippers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For a tangier flavor, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt. - Experiment with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for added warmth.