16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1.5 cups whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is warming up, take your softened cream cheese and spread it into an even layer at the bottom of an oven safe baking dish or a small cast iron skillet. Using the back of a spoon helps to create a smooth surface for the toppings.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, honey, orange zest, alcohol-free vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir these ingredients together until the honey and spices are well incorporated into the berries.
Pour the cranberry mixture directly over the layer of cream cheese, spreading it out to the edges so every bite gets a bit of fruit. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top of the cranberries.
Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. You are looking for the cream cheese to be soft and heated through, and the cranberry sauce to be bubbling at the edges. Once finished, remove the dish from the oven and garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and a hint of savory sharpness.
