In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it's wonderfully smooth and creamy—this should take about 2-3 minutes.

Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.

Gently fold in the chopped cranberries, pecans, green onions, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and shape it into a festive snowflake or desired shape.

Cover the dip and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour.

Before serving, garnish the dip with freshly chopped parsley.

Serve the dip with graham crackers or fresh apple slices for dipping.