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This cranberry cream cheese dip is warm, creamy, cheesy, and has the perfect sweet-tart cranberry flavor. It’s an easy holiday appetizer that comes together with simple ingredients and is SO good served warm with crackers!

Overhead view of baked cranberry cream cheese dip.

Why I Love This Holiday Dip!

A woman with long blonde hair and a pumpkin frosting smile wearing a yellow floral top.

Fresh from the oven and slightly cooled, we gathered around with crackers and started dipping into this warm cranberry dip. It was hard to stop eating it, LOL! You take one bite and immediately want another. 😋

I love the combination of the creamy cheese, sweet-tart cranberries, and savory mozzarella. And those little bits of dried cranberry are SO good! The fresh cranberries on top also make this feel extra festive for the holidays. ❤️

This is just such a good appetizer to have on the table. It’s simple to put together, but when you serve it warm with crackers, it feels like something a little extra special. And honestly, I love that kind of holiday recipe! ✨

If you’re putting together a holiday spread, my Funfetti Dip is another easy one to add to the table. A little sweet, a little savory…you really can’t go wrong! 🎄

How to Make This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

By Melissa Johnson

Prep: 7

Cook: 20

Total: 27

Servings: 10

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This cream cheese cranberry dip combines creamy cheese with sweet-tart cranberries for a simple baked appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Serve it warm with crackers for dipping!

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
3 tablespoons sugar
chopped parsley, for garnish
crackers , for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded mozzarella, dried cranberries, and salt until evenly combined.
Spread the mixture evenly into a 9-inch round baking dish.
In a small bowl, toss fresh cranberries with sugar.
Arrange the sugared cranberries over the cheese mixture and gently press them into the top.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. If desired, broil for a few minutes to lightly brown the top, watching closely to prevent burning.
Top with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm with crackers.