Description
A festive and flavorful dip combining tart cranberries, spicy jalapeños, and smooth cream cheese into one irresistible appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse cranberries, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, sugar, lime juice, and salt until finely chopped and well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Spread the softened cream cheese evenly on a serving dish or platter.
- Spoon the chilled cranberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Garnish with extra cilantro or thin slices of jalapeño if desired.
- Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or chips and enjoy.
Notes
- Let cream cheese come to room temperature before assembling for easy spreading.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on desired heat level.
- Prepare the cranberry mixture a day ahead for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cranberry jalapeño dip, cream cheese appetizer, holiday dip, sweet and spicy dip