Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
This Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for any celebration. The tangy cranberries, spicy jalapeño, and creamy cream cheese create a delicious combination that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus chill time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Cranberry Mixture:
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Rinse and chop the cranberries: Rinse and dry the cranberries, then pulse them in a food processor until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Prepare the cranberry mixture: Transfer the chopped cranberries to a bowl and mix in green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, lemon or lime juice, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Assemble the dip: Spread the softened cream cheese on a serving platter or dish. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese.
- Serve: Serve chilled with your choice of crackers, pita chips, or baguette slices.
Notes
- This dip can be prepared in advance; assemble just before serving.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
