Jalapeno Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this vibrant Jalapeno Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip. Perfectly balancing sweet and spicy flavors, this dip is made with fresh cranberries and zesty jalapeños, combined with creamy whipped cream cheese for a delightful appetizer that will have everyone talking. It’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly simple to whip up, making it an ideal choice for busy hosts. Serve it alongside an array of crackers or toasted baguette slices for a festive touch that’ll impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 green onions
- 2 jalapeños
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 large lime (juiced)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Crackers or baguettes (for serving)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature.
- In a food processor, combine fresh cranberries, chopped green onions, and roughly chopped jalapeños.
- Add packed mint leaves and lime juice; pulse until chunky.
- Mix in sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom if using.
- Strain excess juices from the mixture into a bowl.
- Combine the strained juice with whipped cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese on a serving platter and top with the cranberry mixture.
- Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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