Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Add some holiday flair to your table with this Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip! Made with fresh cranberries, jalapeño peppers, and softened cream cheese, this festive dip is sweet, spicy, and creamy. The perfect holiday appetizer for your family parties or holiday gatherings.
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip.
If you’re searching for the perfect holiday appetizer to brighten up your next holiday party or family gathering, this cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip is it!
With its bold mix of tart cranberries, zesty lime juice, and spicy jalapeño peppers, this creamy dip is a total crowd favorite.
It’s one of those easy recipes that looks stunning, tastes amazing, and comes together in just minutes.
Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip.
This cranberry cream cheese dip is the kind of easy recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again. With simple ingredients, minimal prep, and bold flavors, it’s the ultimate perfect holiday appetizer.
The fresh cranberries add a pop of tartness, while the softened cream cheese and sour cream bring the creamy base together. A touch of sugar and lime juice balance out the spice from the jalapeño peppers and the mild bite of green onions.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 small jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
2 green onions, sliced
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup sugar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
1. Prepare the jalapeño by removing seeds and ribs, then chop finely.
2. Slice the green onions thinly.
3. Add cranberries to a food processor and pulse a few times until roughly chopped.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, and lime zest.
5. Mix until well combined.
6. Transfer the cranberry mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with a few extra cranberries, a jalapeño slice, or a sprinkle of lime zest if desired.
Serving Tip: Serve chilled with pita chips, tortilla chips, or as a spread for bagels and sandwiches. It’s a perfect balance of tart, creamy, and spicy!
Storage: Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Looking for more festive ideas? Try serving this easy dip recipe alongside Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread Rolls and Christmas Charcuterie Cups for a stunning trio of appetizers that will wow your guests all holiday season long.
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