Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

You know those recipes that look fancy but secretly take almost zero effort?

The ones you can pull together while the kids are asking for snacks, the dog is barking at absolutely nothing, and you’re trying to remember where you set your coffee down?

Yeah… this cranberry cream cheese dip is that recipe.

Crazy Busy Mama approved. Holiday-chaos certified.

If you’ve been around here long, you know I am all about keeping things simple, delicious, and real-life doable.

And this dip? Oh girl, it’s a lifesaver. It’s creamy, tangy, a little sweet, and wildly festive — basically the recipe equivalent of throwing on a cute Christmas crewneck and pretending like you’re totally on top of things. (Even if you’re not. And trust me… been there.)

It’s the perfect appetizer for those last-minute gatherings, the church potluck, family movie night, or honestly… for standing over the counter with a stack of crackers because “I just need a minute.”

No judgment here — I’ve been there more times than I can count.

And if Q were here, he’d be hovering over the bowl taste-testing before I could even snap a picture. He had a way of making the simplest moments feel like home, and somehow this little dip brings a bit of that back into the kitchen for me.

So grab your cream cheese, whip up that cranberry topping, and let’s make something that tastes like the holidays without adding one ounce of stress to your plate.

Ready? Come to my kitchen and make this cranberry cream cheese dip, mama.

Ingredients for Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

How to make Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip: ingredients you need!

1 cup water 

1 cup sugar 

Fresh Cranberries

2 Tablespoons of orange marmalade 

1 block cream cheese

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Video Tutorial

For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!

How to Make Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

How to make Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip : a step by step guide

Simmer fresh cranberries, water and sugar for 3-5 minutes

Set aside to let cool for 30 mins 

Strain berries (Save juice for holiday Mocktails )

Mix in 2 Tablespoons of orange marmalade

Serve over a block of cream cheese

Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip: SIDE IDEA

This recipe is so yummy with wheat thins!

Crazy Busy Mama Tip

Save the juice strained for cocktails or mocktails!

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Mama, If you give this cranberry cream cheese dip recipe a try and love it, I’d be thrilled if you could leave a comment and a 5-star rating below! Your feedback not only makes my day but also helps me understand what kinds of recipes you’d like to see more of.

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More Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

If you love this Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip, be sure to check out these other easy Thanksgiving recipes that will add fun and flavor to every meal.

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