Description
Cranberry Pecan Snowflake Cream Cheese Dip is a delightful and festive dip that combines the creamy texture of cream cheese with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the crunch of pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Graham crackers or apple slices for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the chopped cranberries, pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with graham crackers or apple slices for dipping.
Notes
- For a festive touch, garnish the dip with additional chopped cranberries and pecans before serving.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans for a different flavor profile, or add a splash of orange juice for a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg