Christmas in a jar!
Yield: Serves 12–14
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Inactive Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup heavy whipping cream, well chilled
½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
Preparation
Place the softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat until smooth, creamy, and completely lump-free. Pour in the chilled heavy whipping cream and mix until fully incorporated and silky. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm slightly.
After chilling, remove the bowl from the refrigerator and beat the mixture again until light, fluffy, and thick, with soft-to-stiff peaks forming. Gently fold in the cranberry sauce and fresh orange zest, mixing just until evenly distributed to maintain an airy texture.
Transfer the spread into an airtight container or decorative jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. This festive spread is perfect on toast, English muffins, waffles, pancakes, or served as a creamy dip alongside fresh fruit.
