A creamy, tangy, sweet, and crunchy dip made with softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped pecans, and whole berry cranberry sauce. Perfect for parties, holidays, and casual snacking.

Author: mapps6841@gmail.com
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: About 1 serving size as per original recipe, scale as needed 1x
Category: Appetizer

Ingredients

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8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
1/4 cup Sour Cream
1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
A small pinch of Salt
14 oz Can Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

Instructions

Soften cream cheese to room temperature.
In a bowl, use a hand mixer or fork to blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt until light and fluffy.
Transfer the creamy mixture to a shallow serving dish and spread it evenly.
Spread whole-berry cranberry sauce evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Serve immediately with crackers, pretzels, sliced apples, or veggies.

Notes

The dip itself is naturally gluten-free; serve with gluten-free crackers or veggies to maintain gluten-free status., For nut-free option, substitute pecans with sunflower seeds or omit nuts., To spice up the dip, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne., You can make your own cranberry sauce by simmering fresh cranberries with sugar to customize sweetness and tartness., Drizzling honey or maple syrup over the dip adds extra sweetness., Store leftover dip covered tightly in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days and gently stir before serving again if separated., Prepare the creamy base ahead and refrigerate; add cranberry sauce topping just before serving for freshness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 serving (exact size not specified)
Calories: Approximately 250-300 calories per serving (estimated)
Fat: Approximately 20 grams per serving (estimated)
Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20 grams per serving (estimated)
Protein: Approximately 5-7 grams per serving (estimated)

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