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    Cranberry Cheesecake Dip

    Published: Oct 26, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Cranberry cheesecake dip is wonderful to make during the holiday season. Sweet and creamy cheesecake layer topped with cranberries. Serve this dip with gingersnap cookies for a holiday hit. 

    I love a good dip like this beer cheese and sausage dip or jalapeno popper dip. This cheesecake dip is a sweet alternative to a tasty appetizer. 

    cranberry cheesecake dip on a gingersnap cookie

    Cranberry cheesecake dip is an easy dessert that is great to serve during the holidays. If you like cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving, you will love this dip!

    Have you ever made a cheesecake dip before? I made a birthday cake version earlier this year and fell in love. It’s similar to this easy cream cheese fruit dip. 

    Why this dessert dip is so good

    • A tasty combination of sweet and tart. The easy homemade cranberry topping is perfect with this dip or even over ice cream or cake.
    • Easy to make and can be made ahead of time for a gathering. 

    cheesecake dip in a bowl

    How to make cranberry cheesecake dip

    Skip to bottom for full recipe and ingredient list. 

    1. Start by making the cranberry sauce. You want to have time for it to cool and thicken up in the refrigerator.
    2. Combine fresh or frozen cranberries in a saucepan with water, cornstarch and sugar.
    3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes until it starts to thicken up. Remove from heat and let it cool off for 5 minutes and place in refrigerator. 
    4. To make the cheesecake layer, cream together softened cream cheese, frozen whipped topping, powdered sugar and vanilla. It is important that the cream cheese is softened to help prevents lumps. 

    What to serve with cranberry cheesecake dip

    This dip is good enough to eat with a spoon but here are a few suggestions to use as dippers:

    • I love serving these with gingersnap cookies 
    • Butter cookies
    • Butter crackers
    • Graham crackers

    cranberry dip

    How to store

    Store this dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I would not recommend freezing this dip. 

    Variations

    Try adding this mix-ins to the cream cheese layer for a twist.

    • White chocolate chips
    • Chopped pecans or walnuts
    • Mini chocolate chips

    More easy holiday dessert

    • Hot Chocolate Poke Cake – This one is for the chocolate lovers. Delicious poke cake made with hot chocolate.
    • Holiday Orange Roll Monkey Bread – Perfect holiday brunch or breakfast recipe. 
    • Mini Cranberry Upside Down Cakes – You will love these individual cakes. 
    • Eggnog Cookie Cups – Eggnog pudding in sugar cookie cups. 
    • Easy Eggnog No Bake Pie – An easy, fluffy, creamy pie. 

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    Cranberry Cheesecake Dip

    Cranberry Cheesecake Dip is wonderful to make during the holiday season. Sweet and creamy cheesecake layer topped with cranberries. Serve the dip with ginger cookies for a holiday hit!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 140kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
    • 1 8 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
    • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla
    • 1 1/2 cups cranberries
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 2 tbls cornstarch
    • 3/4 cup sugar

    Instructions

    • Using a large saucepan, add cranberries, water, cornstarch and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. 
    • Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator. 
    • In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, thawed frozen whipped topping, powdered sugar and vanilla until combined and creamy. 
    • Place cream cheese mixture in a bowl or pie dish. Top with cooled cranberry topping. Serve with gingersnaps, crackers or butter cookies. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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