Whipped Boursin Cottage Cheese Dip With Cranberry Sauce

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boursin cottage cheese & ricotta cranberry holiday dip (the festive dip everyone will ask for)

if you’re looking for the holiday dip of the season, hi!!

creamy, sweet-savory, a little tangy, and topped with the brightest cranberry sauce, this dip tastes like a holiday party in every single bite.

it’s the perfect balance of indulgent and intentional, and you’re going to want to make it for every gathering from now through new year’s.

taste & texture

this dip is unbelievably creamy thanks to the combo of cottage cheese, part-skim ricotta, and just one small wheel of boursin.

the flavor is rich enough to feel special but still light enough that you’ll want to keep going back for more.

the whipped base turns into this silky, airy, cloud-like cheese spread that pairs so beautifully with the sweet-tart cranberry topping.

the cranberry layer brings a little brightness, a little tang, and just the right amount of natural sweetness from applesauce.

topped with toasted pecans and a drizzle of hot honey, you get crunch, creaminess, sweetness, and a hint of heat, literally every holiday flavor note in one place.

why this is the holiday dip of the season

everyone loves a festive dip, but this one stands out for a few reasons:

• it’s secretly macro-friendly thanks to cottage cheese and part-skim ricotta, so you’re getting protein and creaminess without the heaviness of a typical holiday cheese dip.
• it uses just one wheel of boursin, which adds amazing flavor without overpowering the dish or making it too rich.
• the cranberry topping is naturally sweetened with applesauce and a little honey, making it a lighter, fresher option compared to typical sugar-heavy sauces.
• it’s insanely easy to put together, which makes it the ideal party appetizer — blend, simmer, assemble, and serve.

it also looks stunning on a holiday table. the bright cranberry sauce against the creamy cheese base with golden toasted pecans on top… it’s an instant centerpiece.

protein content & why it’s lighter

cottage cheese and ricotta are the stars here.

together they create that dreamy whipped texture while adding a bit of protein to each serving.

swapping out heavier cream cheese or multiple wheels of boursin keeps this lightened-up and more intentional, but you never lose the decadent feel. it’s truly the best of both worlds.

how to make it

making this festive dip couldn’t be easier.
you just:

1. simmer cranberries with water, applesauce, and orange zest until thick and glossy.
2. blend cottage cheese, ricotta, and boursin until perfectly smooth.
3. assemble everything with toasted pecans and a drizzle of hot honey.

it takes hardly any prep time, and you can make the components ahead of your holiday party.

substitution options

you can easily customize this depending on what you have:

• cottage cheese: use 2%, low-fat, or even whole milk cottage cheese depending on your preference.
• ricotta: part-skim keeps it lighter, but whole milk ricotta works too.
• hot honey: regular honey or maple syrup works if you don’t want heat.
• pecans: swap for walnuts, pistachios, or even toasted almonds.
• cranberries: frozen vs fresh both work perfectly.

storage

store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

you can keep the cranberry topping separate if you want the pecans to stay crunchy when serving again. give the whipped cheese base a quick stir before spooning on the sauce.

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