Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
This cranberry jalapeño dip is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy—made with fresh cranberries, jalapeños, lime, and layered over creamy cheese. Vibrant and festive, it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s easy to make ahead and ideal for holidays, parties, or any time you want a bold, flavorful dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6–8 as an appetizer
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh cranberries
- Jalapeño peppers (seeded for less heat)
- Green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Granulated sugar
- Fresh lime juice
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Salt (optional, to taste)
- Crackers, tortilla chips, or baguette slices (for serving)
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro until finely chopped—do not purée.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in sugar and lime juice. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to let the flavors develop.
- Spread softened cream cheese in an even layer on a serving plate or shallow dish.
- Spoon the chilled cranberry jalapeño mixture over the cream cheese.
- Serve immediately with crackers, tortilla chips, or sliced bread—or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
- Use thawed frozen cranberries if fresh aren’t available (pat dry first).
- Control the heat by removing or leaving seeds in the jalapeños.
- Add orange zest or juice for a citrus twist.
- Use whipped cream cheese for a fluffier base.
- Serve in phyllo cups for bite-sized appetizers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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