Cranberry Cream Cheese Dessert Recipe

This no-bake Cranberry Cream Cheese Dessert is a quick and easy recipe perfect for holidays or any occasion! Creamy cream cheese, tart cranberry sauce, and light cool whip combine for a delightful treat that's ready in minutes. Enjoy it as a dip, in a pie crust, or frozen for an extra-special icy dessert!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 179.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Cream Cheese Dessert

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How to Make Cranberry Cream Cheese Dessert

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the mayonnaise and sugar to the cream cheese. Beat until well combined.
  3. Gently stir in the cranberry sauce until it's evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Serve immediately as a dip, spoon into a graham cracker crust for a delicious pie, or freeze for a refreshing frozen dessert. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

135g

Fat

11g

Carbs

11g