I dropped off a jar for my neighbor, and she called just 10 minutes later asking for the recipe! It truly tastes like Christmas in a jar everyone loves it
This creamy, festive spread blends the tartness of cranberry sauce with the richness of cream cheese and whipped cream. Perfect for holiday breakfasts, brunches, or even as a fun dip for fruit.
Christmas & Cream Spread
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 2 (8 oz) packages |
| Heavy whipping cream, chilled | ¾ cup |
| Whole berry cranberry sauce | ½ cup |
| Fresh orange zest | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions
Smooth the cream cheese
Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until completely smooth.
Add the cream
Pour the chilled heavy whipping cream into the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
Chill the mixture
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Whip to stiff peaks
After chilling, beat the mixture with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Fold in cranberry and zest
Gently fold in the cranberry sauce and orange zest, taking care not to overmix.
Store and serve
Transfer to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy on toast, English muffins, waffles, or as a festive dip for fruit!
