Lightened Holiday Cream Cheese (Printable version)

Festive creamy blend of cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cranberries, and herbs for guilt-free snacking.

# What you 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)

# Steps to follow:

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

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Lightened with reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt
  • Bursts of cranberry and herbs for festive flavor
02 -
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or pecans
  • This dip can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator
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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