Lightened Holiday Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

Festive creamy dip with tangy cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cranberries, and fresh herbs for lighter holiday 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 softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt together until smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold in dried cranberries, nuts if using, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
03 - Spoon mixture into a serving bowl and garnish with extra cranberries, herbs, and nuts as desired.
04 - Serve immediately alongside whole grain crackers or sliced vegetables, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Lightened for guilt-free snacking
  • Festive flavors with cranberries and herbs
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese Greek yogurt) and nuts (if using walnuts or pecans)
  • This dip can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Omit walnuts or pecans for a nut-free version
  • Add a touch of orange zest for a citrus twist
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