Description
This Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is the ultimate sweet, spicy, and tangy appetizer for your next party. It’s a quick holiday favorite that brings bold flavors together in one creamy, colorful bite. Perfect for holiday dips, easy snacks, potluck ideas, and last-minute party food ideas. With fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and cream cheese, this dip checks all the boxes for a festive, easy recipe.
Ingredients
12 oz fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse and finely chop the fresh cranberries using a food processor or by hand.
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped cranberries with sugar, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro.
3. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
4. Before serving, spread softened cream cheese evenly in a shallow serving dish.
5. Stir the cranberry mixture and spoon it over the cream cheese layer.
6. Drizzle with lime juice if desired, and serve with crackers or chips.
Notes
Let the cranberry mixture chill overnight for best flavor.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened before spreading.
Taste the cranberry salsa before assembling to adjust sweetness or acidity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: holiday dip, cranberry dip, cream cheese dip, easy appetizer, sweet and spicy dip, party food ideas