Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 227 g cream cheese, softened
02 - 240 ml sour cream
03 - 113 g shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 57 g shredded white cheddar cheese
05 - 100 g fresh cranberries
06 - 25 g granulated sugar

→ Garnish

07 - 8 g fresh parsley, chopped

→ For Serving

08 - Crackers, breadsticks, or toasted crostini

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 190°C.
02 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and white cheddar until smooth and well combined.
03 - Toss fresh cranberries with granulated sugar until evenly coated to balance tartness.
04 - Spread the cheese mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with the sugared cranberries, distributing them uniformly.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the dip is bubbly and cranberries have burst open.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm with crackers, breadsticks, or toasted crostini.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Softened cream cheese ensures a smooth and creamy texture. For a warm spice twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cranberry mixture.
02 - Prepare and assemble the dip up to one day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.