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Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

This festive dip combines the perfect blend of sweet, tangy cranberries with spicy jalapeños and creamy cream cheese. It’s the perfect addition to your holiday gatherings, served with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 8 people
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crackers or tortilla chips for serving

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and pat dry the cranberries. Pulse them in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add granulated sugar, lemon juice, jalapeño, green onions, and salt to the cranberries. Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
  • Spread softened cream cheese evenly on a serving platter or shallow dish. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
  • Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading it out evenly. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
  • Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies for dipping.

Notes

For a milder version, remove the jalapeño seeds and membranes or omit the pepper entirely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g
Keyword Cranberry Dip, Cream Cheese Dip, Holiday Appetizer, Spicy Dip
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