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Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip for Festive Gatherings

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer, combining tangy cranberries and spicy jalapeños for your festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened, full-fat preferred
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries ensure they’re fresh
  • 1-2 Jalapeños chopped, adjust for heat preference
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 3 Green Onions sliced, scallions can be a mild alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice or lemon juice as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances all flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly ground black pepper works best
For Serving
  • Crispy Crackers choose your favorites
  • Fresh Veggies carrot and celery sticks
  • Toasted Baguette lightly toasted for added crunch

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • Serving bowl
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the cranberries under cold water. Finely chop the jalapeños and slice the green onions. Combine these ingredients with the softened cream cheese in a bowl.
  2. Mix the cream cheese, cranberries, jalapeños, and green onions. Add sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend together until creamy and uniform.
  3. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Stir the dip before serving, garnish with chopped green onions or cranberries, and serve with crackers, veggies, or baguette slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Allow chilling for at least an hour before serving for optimal taste. Customize jalapeño quantity based on heat preference.

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