Lightened Holiday Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

A creamy, lightened dip with tangy cheese, Greek yogurt, cranberries, and herbs, perfect for festive snacking.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

→ Fruits & Nuts

03 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
04 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

→ Seasonings

08 - 1/4 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Additional chopped cranberries, herbs, and nuts (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
02 - Stir in dried cranberries, nuts if desired, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with additional cranberries, herbs, and nuts as preferred.
04 - Serve immediately with whole grain crackers or sliced vegetables, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Lightened for guilt-free enjoyment
  • Includes antioxidant-rich cranberries and herbs
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese Greek yogurt) and nuts (if using walnuts or pecans)
  • For a nut-free version omit walnuts or pecans
03 -
  • Add a touch of orange zest for a citrus twist
  • Serve with gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option
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