Description

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a vibrant, tangy, and subtly fiery spread that combines the sweet-tart punch of cranberries with zesty jalapeños, all enveloped in rich cream cheese. It's a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 (8-ounce) package Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Fresh Cranberries
1–2 Fresh Jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 tablespoon Fresh Orange Juice
1 teaspoon Orange Zest
2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Pinch of Salt
Assorted Crackers, for serving

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Instructions

Ensure the cream cheese is softened by leaving it at room temperature for at least 30 minutes
In a food processor, combine cranberries, chopped jalapeños, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped but still textured
Fold in chopped cilantro into the cranberry-jalapeño mixture
Spread the softened cream cheese evenly onto a serving platter
Spoon the cranberry-jalapeño relish over the cream cheese layer and garnish with extra cilantro
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving

Notes

For a spicier dip, leave some seeds in the jalapeños; for a milder flavor, deseed them completely.

This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg