Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
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4.5
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Description
The dip starts by pulsing fresh cranberries, seeded jalapeno, green onions, sugar, and salt in a food processor until finely chopped, allowing the tart and spicy ingredients to integrate while maintaining some texture. Separately, softened cream cheese is whipped with sour cream until smooth and creamy, which ensures the dip has a light texture instead of dense cream cheese lumps. The cranberry mixture is then drained slightly to remove excess liquid and folded into the cheese blend, resulting in a cohesive dip combining creamy, sweet, tart, and spicy elements.
This dip offers a refreshing balance of cool creaminess and vivid, slightly spicy fruit flavors. It is best served chilled with crackers or sliced breads, and it can be prepared one day ahead to let the flavors develop. Stirring before serving remedies any liquid separation.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sour cream FAGE brand
- 8 ounces cream cheese Softened (must be softened for best results)
- 6 ounces cranberries fresh
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 /2 cup sugar more or less to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cranberries, jalapeno, green onions sugar and salt. Pulse until very finely chopped.
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. It is very important that the cream cheese is softened for the best results. Use a hand mixer to whip the cream cheese until it has a soft and smooth consistency. Add the sour cream and beat until combined.
- Drain excess liquid from the cranberry jalapeno mixture. Add the cranberry mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beat until combined.
- Serve right away with crackers and bread for dipping. This can also be made up to one day in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. If some liquid separates, just stir the dip well before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened before whipping to achieve a smooth, creamy dip.
- Use a hand mixer to blend cream cheese and sour cream thoroughly for best texture.
- The dip can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
- If liquid separates after refrigeration, stir the dip well before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 502IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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