Cranberry Cream Cheese Appetizer
This cranberry cream cheese appetizer is an easy holiday favorite made with cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and a subtle sweet-heat twist. Perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce whole berry
- 2 tsp Frank’s RedHot
- 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly into a 7-inch oblong dish, smoothing the top with gentle swoops.
- In a small bowl, stir the cranberry sauce with a few drops of Frank’s RedHot until combined.
- Spoon the cranberry sauce evenly over the cream cheese, letting it gently cascade toward the edges.
- Garnish with orange zest, chopped nuts, and rosemary if desired.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy.
Notes
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Notes
- Use just a few drops of Frank’s for warmth, not heat.
- Assemble the cream cheese layer ahead of time and add cranberry sauce just before serving.
- Warm the cranberry sauce slightly for a cozy variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 129mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 396IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.2mg
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