Trader Joe’s Cranberry Orange Dip Reviews
CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM AND GUAR GUM), CRANBERRIES, RICOTTA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, WHEY, CREAM, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, BOVINE GELATIN), SUGAR, ORANGE PUREE (ORANGE PULP, WATER, ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORANGE PEEL, ORANGE OIL), CULTURED DEXTROSE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, CINNAMON.
- CONTAINS MILK.
Marie Louise –
From Become Betty ⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳
$3.99
“Trader Joe’s Cranberry Orange Dip is one of those finds that walks the line between snack and spread, and I was instantly curious to see how it compared to the original Cranberry Orange Sauce. Would it deliver that same burst of flavor, or lean more dessert-style with the cream cheese base? After a few bites, I had my answer and a few new favorite ways to use it.
I thought this dip was pretty good on its own. It definitely stays true to the flavor of Trader Joe’s classic Cranberry Orange Sauce that only appears around the holidays, though this version adds a noticeable twist: bits of real orange peel mixed in.
The texture is smooth and creamy, leaning much more toward cream cheese than ricotta. Even though the label lists both cheeses, the ricotta takes a backseat: it’s more about the dense, spreadable consistency of cream cheese. The sour cream adds a tang.
Flavor-wise, it’s sweet but not too sweet. The cranberry flavor comes through softly, without that usual tart punch cranberry fans might expect. The orange peel is visible but not overwhelming: it adds a little chew and brightness that balances the sweetness nicely. ⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳
One small surprise: the ingredient list includes bovine gelatin. It’s not a big deal for most, but it’s something to keep in mind if you avoid gelatin or follow a vegetarian diet.”