Description
A flavorful dip combining fresh cranberries and jalapeños, perfect for entertaining and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1–2 medium jalapeños, seeded for mild or leave seeds for heat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Extra cranberries, jalapeño slices, and lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Add cranberries, jalapeños, sugar, and lime juice to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, not mushy. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Strain excess liquid from the mixture using a fine mesh sieve to prevent sogginess.
- In a medium bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or spoon.
- Fold in the strained cranberry-jalapeño mixture, green onions, cilantro (optional), and salt. Mix well.
- Spread into a serving dish and garnish with extra cranberries, jalapeño slices, and lime zest.
- Serve with crackers, toasted baguette, or vegetable sticks. Chill for 1 hour if making ahead.
Notes
- Great for holiday parties and gatherings.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg