Cranberry Cheese Holiday Dip Recipe

This festive Cranberry Cheese Holiday Dip is a crowd-pleaser! Sweet cranberries mingle with creamy cheese for a delightful flavor combination perfect for your holiday gatherings. Even better? It can be made up to 3 days ahead, giving you more time to enjoy the festivities. This Wisconsin-approved recipe features a minimum of three cheeses for the ultimate cheesy experience. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 317.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Cheese Holiday Dip

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How to Make Cranberry Cheese Holiday Dip

  1. Combine 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan.
  2. Stir constantly over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until cranberries have burst and the mixture has thickened slightly.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably longer (up to 3 days).
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, and 4 ounces crumbled crumbled goat cheese. Mix until smooth.
  5. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto a serving platter or bowl.
  6. Spoon the chilled cranberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour before serving. Serve with your favorite crackers or bread.
  8. Garnish with extra chopped red onion or fresh cranberries (optional)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

185g

Fat

41g

Carbs

16g