Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip with a Golden Crust Recipe
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip with a Golden Crust. Creamy, tangy cream cheese filling topped with sweet cranberry sauce and crunchy pecans, all encased in a flaky puff pastry crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, honey, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unfold the puff pastry onto the baking sheet. Spread the cream cheese mixture in the center, leaving a border. Top with cranberry sauce and pecans.
- Assemble and Bake: Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- This dip pairs well with crackers, apple slices, or crostini.
- Use leftover homemade cranberry sauce for added flavor.
- For a savory touch, consider adding a pinch of thyme or rosemary to the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
