Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
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4.6
Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
Description
The Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip features a mixture of finely chopped fresh cranberries, jalapeno pepper, green onions, and cilantro tossed with sugar, cumin, lemon juice, and salt. After chilling to meld flavors, this vibrant blend is layered over cream cheese for a striking presentation. The tart cranberries complement the cream cheese's richness, while the jalapeno adds a gentle spicy warmth. The dip's texture combines creamy softness beneath a slightly chunky topping with fresh herbal accents. The lemon juice brightens the overall profile, making it a refreshingly tangy appetizer.
Serving this dip with crackers adds a crunchy contrast and makes it ideal for gatherings or snacks. It's designed to be chilled before serving, ensuring the flavors develop fully and the cream cheese remains firm yet spreadable.
The recipe notes clarify that calories are calculated excluding crackers, emphasizing the dip as a component of a shared appetizer rather than a standalone meal. Keeping the dip refrigerated up to an hour before serving helps maintain its texture.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries fresh
- 4-5 green onions chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
- 1 cup sugar more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 (8-ounces each) (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese light or regular, softened
- crackers for serving
Instructions
- Pulse the cranberries in a food processor or blender until coarsely chopped. Add the green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, sugar, cumin, lemon juice and salt and pulse until the ingredients are well combined and finely chopped. Transfer the mixture to a covered container and refrigerate for 4 hours (or up to overnight) so the flavors have time to meld and develop.
- When ready to serve, spread the cream cheese in an even layer on a serving plate or 9-inch pie dish. Top with the cranberry-jalapeno mixture.
- Refrigerate for up to an hour before serving. Serve with crackers.
Notes
- Chill the cranberry mixture for several hours or overnight to let flavors blend well before serving.
- Serve the dip with your choice of crackers for a convenient appetizer.
- Calories listed do not include crackers, consider this when tracking intake.
- Refrigerate the assembled dip for up to an hour before serving to keep the cream cheese firm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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