Description
Cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, making it an irresistible appetizer for any occasion. The creamy texture of the softened cream cheese harmonizes beautifully with tart cranberries and zesty jalapenos, creating a dish that excites the palate. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or enjoying a casual get-together, this versatile dip pairs perfectly with an array of dippable options like crackers, chips, or fresh veggies. Easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead planning, this dip is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or cranberry sauce)
- 1/2 cup jalapenos (diced, fresh or pickled)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- If using fresh cranberries, chop them roughly; if using cranberry sauce, measure it out.
- Add cranberries, diced jalapenos, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg