Cranberry Jalapeno Dip with Cream Cheese
This sweet, spicy and creamy cranberry jalapeno dip with cream cheese is a quick and easy appetizer everyone will love. Fresh cranberries, jalapeno peppers, green onion and cilantro with a touch of sugar and lime then spread over cream cheese for a tasty and vibrant party favorite.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries whole
- 2 jalapenos seeded and sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cranberries, jalapenos, green onions and cilantro. Use the chop setting and pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and evenly distributed.
- Place the mixture in a small bow and add sugar and lime juice. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
- In a second bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to mix the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add 1-2 Tablespoons of the cranberry mixture and beat again until combined.
- Spread cream cheese on a shallow dish.
- Carefully spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients.
- Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading and dipping.
- Use gloves when handling the jalapeno peppers.
- Store in an airtight container or wrap it up really well on the serving platter. Store it in the fridge for up to four days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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