Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
A vibrant, creamy holiday dip blending sweet cranberries, spicy jalapeños, and smooth cream cheese for the perfect festive appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh or canned cranberries, chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add chopped cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro; mix well.
- Gradually add sugar, adjusting to taste.
- Season with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or vegetables.
Notes
Adjust sweetness and heat to preference. Chill long enough for flavors to meld fully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip, holiday dip, cranberry jalapeno dip