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Best cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip recipe

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

A festive, sweet-spicy dip made with fresh cranberries, jalapeños, cream cheese, and a hint of lime. Perfect for parties, holidays, or as a colorful appetizer that’s both affordable and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 16 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSugar: 16g

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 fresh jalapeños seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 green onions finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

Instructions
 

  • Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped (do not puree).
  • In a large bowl, combine chopped cranberries, sugar, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) so flavors meld.
  • Spread cream cheese evenly on a serving platter or shallow dish. Spoon the chilled cranberry mixture on top.
  • Pair with crackers, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

  • For less heat, use only 1–2 jalapeños or remove all seeds.
  • For a lighter version, substitute part of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt or Neufchâtel cheese.
Keyword creamy dip, healthy condiment, homemade dip
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