Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Jalapeno Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip, a perfect addition to your holiday gatherings. This festive appetizer combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with zesty jalapeños, creating a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. Served atop whipped cream cheese, it’s ideal for spreading on crackers or toasted baguette slices. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve, this dip will surely impress your guests while adding a cheerful touch to your appetizer table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 2 green onions
- 2 jalapeños
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 16 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature.
- In a food processor, combine cranberries, chopped green onions, jalapeños (seeds removed), mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and optional cardamom. Pulse until chunky.
- Chill the cranberry mixture for at least 4 hours or up to two days.
- Whip softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Strain the cranberry mixture and reserve some juice. Mix the juice into the cream cheese.
- Spread cream cheese on a serving plate and top with cranberry mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Adjust sugar based on your sweetness preference. For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños or add more peppers. Experiment with herbs; cilantro is a great alternative to mint.