Warm Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Name: Warm Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces cream cheese, softened); 1 package (4 ounces crumbled feta cheese); ¾ cup whole-berry cranberry sauce; ⅓ cup slivered almonds (toasted); ⅓ cup sliced green onions; Assorted crackers

If you want a festive dip to wow your guests, Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread is the perfect holiday appetizer to serve at your holiday gatherings. Its creamy, tangy flavor with a hint of sweetness will have everyone coming back for more!

Overhead view of cranberry cream cheese spread in a glass dish.

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I love a good warm dip as an appetizer. My baked onion dip is something I like to serve for game-day parties. If you have an upcoming holiday party, this needs to be on the menu.

4 Reasons to Love Warm Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread

Easy Recipe: Quick to make with readily available ingredients. It’s perfect during the busy holiday season.
Savory Flavors: The creamy cheese pairs perfectly with the sweet-tart cranberries for a delicious balance.
Huge Hit: Guests will love the warm, gooey texture and festive look—it will disappear fast!
Quick: It’s ready to serve in under 30 minutes.

Cranberry cream cheese spread on a cracker being held.

Ingredients

All of the ingredients for cranberry cream cheese spread are readily available in grocery stores. It doesn’t need to be cranberry season because this easy appetizer uses canned cranberry sauce making it an easy recipe any time of year. It’s so much better than any store-bought dip and it’s ideal for a last minute party.

Block of Cream Cheese
Feta Cheese
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Toasted Slivered Almonds
Green Onion

Equipment

Small Bowl
Rubber Spatula
9″ Pie Plate
Cooling Rack
Oven Mitts

Scroll down to the recipe card below for full instructions and printable recipe.

What drinks can I serve with this cranberry cream cheese dip recipe?

If you’re looking to serve a nice wine, try a Pinot Noir for a red or Pinot Grigio for a white. My festive white wine spritzer is a nice wine cocktail option. If you want to serve cocktails try a cranberry orange bourbon cocktail or an apple cider rum cocktail.

How do you serve warm cranberry spread?

This cranberry cream cheese spread is thick so you need a dip spreader or sturdy dippers like pita chips, tortilla chips, or pretzel crisps. I like to serve it with water crackers because they are a nice plain cracker that lets the flavors of the cranberry dip shine through but feel free to use your favorite crackers. You could choose to serve some vegetables such as cucumber rounds or short celery sticks.

More Cranberry Recipes

If you’re a cranberry lover, try glazed cranberry squares, white chocolate cranberry bars, or panko chicken with maple cranberry sauce.

What readers say:

“Love this seasonal and simple dip. I was looking for something a bit different than the summertime 7-layer dip. Thanks so much.“

debra

How do you toast almonds?

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

How do you store leftover cranberry cream cheese spread?

If you have any leftover dip, cover the pie plate with aluminum foil and refrigerate for no longer than 2 days. Reheat the dip in the oven.

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