Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy appetizer made with fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and creamy cheese — perfect for holidays or parties!

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

Prep Time: 15

Chill Time:: 4

Total Time: 4 15

Servings: Serving

Calories: 180kcal

Equipment

Food processor or blender
Mixing bowl
Rubber spatula
Plastic wrap
Serving plate or shallow bowl
Hand mixer (optional, for softening cream cheese)

Ingredients

12 ounces 340 g fresh cranberries
4 –5 green onions chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
1 cup 212 g sugar (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, light or regular, softened
Crackers for serving

Instructions

Chop the cranberries:

Add cranberries to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (not puréed).

Mix the flavors:

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, sugar, cumin, lime juice, and salt. Stir well.

Chill the mixture:

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This step allows the sugar to dissolve and the flavors to blend.

Prepare the cream cheese base:

Spread softened cream cheese evenly on a serving plate or dish. You can whip it slightly for a fluffier texture.

Assemble the dip:

Spoon the cranberry-jalapeno mixture (drain excess liquid if needed) over the cream cheese layer.

Serve and enjoy:

Serve with crackers, chips, or toasted baguette slices. Every bite is sweet, spicy, and creamy!

Notes

1. Make sure the cream cheese is soft before spreading.

2. Drain cranberry mixture before topping to avoid excess liquid.

3. Best served chilled.

4. Works great as a make-ahead appetizer during busy holidays.

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