Description
This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip with a Golden Crust is a buttery, flaky, sweet-savory appetizer that vanishes in minutes. Creamy cheese, tangy cranberry, a hint of cinnamon, and a golden puff pastry crust—perfect for holidays, brunches, or last-minute hosting. It’s comfort food with a festive twist, and it couldn’t be easier to make.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Crackers or crostini, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, and cinnamon until creamy and smooth.
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Unroll the puff pastry on the baking sheet. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the center.
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Top with cranberry sauce and sprinkle with pecans, if using.
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Fold the pastry corners gently toward the center, leaving some filling exposed.
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Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg for that golden, glossy finish.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
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Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with crackers or crostini.
Notes
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Want to make it ahead? Assemble everything and refrigerate unbaked for up to 24 hours.
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Not a fan of pecans? Skip them or sub with walnuts or sunflower seeds.
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Add a little heat with a dash of cayenne or chili flakes.
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Try homemade cranberry sauce for even deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/6 of full dip)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65mg