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Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip Recipe

Our Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip, is an easy and addictive party snack for the holidays! It's rich and creamy with a pop of berry flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 107 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup pomegranate juice
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 3-4 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped (mild or hot)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • crackers for scooping (could be gluten-free!)

Instructions

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  1. Set a small saucepot over medium heat. Pour in the cranberries, pomegranate juice, and sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir well. Bring to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until thick.
  2. Meanwhile, set out a medium mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, chopped scallions, 3 tablespoons of chopped jalapeno, lemon zest, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Smash and mix well.
  3. Taste the cream cheese dip. Add more chopped jalapeno if desired, as well as salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat. Let it cool and thicken.
  5. Place the cream cheese dip in a serving bowl and arrange crackers around the bowl. Once the cranberry topping is cool, pour it over the cream cheese dip. (The cranberry sauce can still be warm to the touch when you pour it over the cream cheese dip. Just not hot!)
  6. Sprinkle extra scallions over the top if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: You can make this Cranberry Dip up to 2 days in advance, placing the cranberry sauce directly over the cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate.
  • You can also make it up to 5 days ahead. However, you will need to keep the two components separate in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2oz Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 166mg (7%) Potassium 121mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 217IU (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 46mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107

% Daily Value*

Serving 2oz
Calories 107kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 217IU 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 46mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.