Description
Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is a vibrant and delicious twist on traditional holiday appetizers. This creamy dip combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the kick of jalapeños, creating a sweet and spicy flavor that will surprise your guests. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy stress-free entertaining. Serve it with an array of crackers, fresh vegetables, or even spread it on sandwiches for a flavorful treat. Elevate your holiday spread with this unique dip that’s sure to become a favorite at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 4–5 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar (adjustable)
- 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 2 packs (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Wash cranberries thoroughly.
- In a food processor, pulse cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in softened cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, cumin powder, and salt until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg