Bake the Dip Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes , or until the edges are bubbly and golden. For a caramelized finish, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes .

Sour cream: Add a tangy twist by mixing about 1/4 cup sour cream together with the cream cheese Added crunch: Toasted chopped pecan, walnuts or almond slivers add wonderful crunch to the texture.

Dollop cream cheese mixture into a serving bowl. Spoon cranberry sauce over. Sprinkle with almonds and scallions; season with pepper (if using). Drizzle with oil. Serve with crackers alongside.