Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
This Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for holidays or parties! 🌟🫑 Sweet, tangy cranberries paired with the zesty kick of jalapeños and creamy cream cheese create an irresistible dip that’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Topping:
- 🥤 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 🍬 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 🍯 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
- 🌿 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 🫑 1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (adjust to spice preference)
- 🍋 1 tablespoon lime juice
For the Dip Base:
- 🧀 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 🌿 Optional garnish: Extra cilantro or cranberries
Instructions
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- Prepare the cranberry topping:
- In a food processor, pulse the cranberries until coarsely chopped (do not puree).
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in sugar, honey (if using), cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice. Let the mixture rest for 10–15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prepare the dip base:
- Spread the softened cream cheese evenly across a serving plate or shallow dish.
- Assemble the dip:
- Spoon the cranberry-jalapeño mixture over the cream cheese, spreading evenly.
- Chill and serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to combine. Serve with crackers, chips, or sliced baguette.
- Prepare the cranberry topping:
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños. Remove seeds for less heat.
- For a tangier twist, add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the cranberry mixture.
- This dip can be made ahead of time—prepare up to 1 day in advance and refrigerate.
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