Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
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Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
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Whipped slightly sweetened cream cheese topped with a sweet, tart, and spicy cranberry jalapeño mixture!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- hot water enough to cover cranberries in a bowl
- 1 or 2 fresh jalapeños seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 Tbsp minced cilantro
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed is best, but bottled will work too
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed is best, but bottled will work too
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional but recommended
- 1/2 - 1 cup powdered sugar amount depends on how sweet you want the cream cheese to be
Instructions
Soak cranberries
- Add dried cranberries to a small mixing bowl. Pour hot water over the cranberries until they're just covered.
- Let sit for 10-15 minutes to rehydrate a bit, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Make cranberry jalapeño mixture
- Roughly chop the cranberries and add them to a medium sized mixing bowl. To that bowl, add the minced jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, granulated sugar, salt, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar.
- Stir well, then cover and refrigerate for at least an hour (or up to overnight), to allow the flavors to really come together.
Mix cream cheese
- To another mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract (if using), and powdered sugar.
- Beat with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) until smooth and creamy. This can be done with a whisk, but it'll be an arm workout!
Assemble
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on a serving platter or shallow dish.
- Give the chilled cranberry mixture a good stir, then add to a mesh sieve or strainer and drain excess liquid.
- Spoon the drained cranberry mixture over the cream cheese, spreading it into an even layer.
Serve
- Serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, crostini, pretzels, etc.
Notes
- I've estimated this recipe serves 8, but please feel free to divide it into as many servings as you'd like.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
103mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
806IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 806IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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