Description
A warm, creamy dip topped with sweet-tart cranberries and wrapped in a flaky golden crust. Perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Fresh Cranberries: 1 cup
- Brown Sugar: ¼ cup
- Orange Zest: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: ½ teaspoon
- Puff Pastry Sheet: 1 sheet, thawed
- Egg: 1, beaten
- Salt: a pinch
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease a small baking dish or use a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll out the puff pastry slightly and place it in the dish or on the tray. Spread the cream cheese mixture in the center. Top with cranberries. Fold the pastry edges over, leaving the center exposed. Brush the crust with beaten egg.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 22–25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Let it sit for 5 minutes out of the oven. Garnish with extra zest or a few fresh cranberries if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or crisp apple slices.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry overnight to prevent cracking.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture.
- Add rosemary sprigs for an herby twist or nuts for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cranberry cream cheese dip, baked dip, holiday appetizer, golden crust dip