Holiday Cranberry Dip
Transform tart, fresh cranberries into a holiday fruit dip.
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed
- 3 - 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 - 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste
- Strawberries, for dipping
- Blueberries, for dipping
- Grapes, for dipping
- Bananas, for dipping
Instructions
- Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until roughly chopped, but not to puréed.
- Scrape the cranberries into a bowl and add sugar to taste. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
- Mix the cream cheese, yogurt, vanilla, and zest, in a medium bowl. A hand-held mixer works well, but you could use a whisk and some elbow grease.
- Add the cranberries and any juices; stir well. Taste for sweetness, adding confectioners’ sugar if desired. I added 2 tablespoons.
- Chill if desired, or serve immediately with your favorite fruits.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
The chopped cranberries can be prepared up to 2 days in advance.
This recipe can be easily doubled.
The nutrition provided is for the dip only. Nutrition chart is calculated with 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of confectioners’ sugar. The totals were calculated using an online recipe nutrition calculator.
Nutrition Facts
Holiday Cranberry Dip
Amount per Serving
Calories
76.59
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.49
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
2.56
g
16
%
Trans Fat
0.13
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.23
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.26
g
Cholesterol
12.93
mg
4
%
Sodium
39.99
mg
2
%
Potassium
44.86
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
7.64
g
3
%
Fiber
0.61
g
3
%
Sugar
6.13
g
7
%
Protein
1.8
g
4
%
Vitamin C
2.46
mg
3
%
Calcium
23.88
mg
2
%
Iron
0.05
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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