Holiday cranberry dip is the perfect party appetizer made with cream cheese, sour cream, whole cranberry sauce and chopped pecans.

Holiday Cranberry Dip

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

Holiday cranberry dip is a super easy to make and impressive party appetizer.

Recipes like this a great additions to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menus.

After all, it wouldn’t be the holidays without cranberry sauce, right?

This recipe is incredibly easy to put together and looks pretty wonderful, too, if I do say so myself.

We always have a packed house around here during the holidays. I like to have lots of little snacks and appetizers spread around so my guests always have something to munch on.

This recipe is always a big hit. Everyone really seems to enjoy it and because of that, it’s become a staple for the holidays.

Serve this as an appetizer or snack and believe me, your guests will be very happy that you did.

I hope you give this recipe a try. If you do, know you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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Holiday Cranberry Dip Variations

I like this dip recipe made just the way it is but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Nuts- chopped pecans or walnuts would both be great choices here. You can commit the nuts completely if you need to, too.
• Spicy- Add a little heat and another layer of flavor by adding some minced jalapeños.
• Cream Cheese- Whipped cream cheese will make the dip a little smoother and some may find it easier to “dip”. It deepens what you like. I prefer it a little thicker but choose wherever suits you.

Other Easy Holiday Appetizers

If you like super easy to make holiday appetizers like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Jalapeño & Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites
• Loaded Potato Skins
• Mini Cheesy Monkey Bread
• Caramel Apple Dip

Holiday Cranberry Dip Ingredients

• Cream Cheese, softened
• Sour Cream
• Pecans, chopped
• Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
• A Pinch Of Salt
• Sturdy Crackers, for dipping

Instructions

First, in a medium size bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, a pinch of salt and about 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans.

Then, mix it all together until it’s evenly combined.

Next, spread the mixture it into a serving dish until it’s flat and even.

Now, add the whole cranberry sauce onto the top and spread it out evenly.

Finally, top with the remaining chopped pecans. Serve with sturdy crackers and enjoy!