Amazing Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip: 10 Min Recipe
This vibrant dip is a perfect blend of sweet cranberries and spicy jalapeños, all swirled into creamy cream cheese. It’s a crowd-pleaser, especially during holiday gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (for garnish, optional)
- Crackers or baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped cranberries, minced jalapeños, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh chives, if desired.
- Serve with your favorite crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can pulse the cranberries and jalapeños briefly in a food processor before adding to the cream cheese.
- If you prefer a sweeter dip, add an extra teaspoon of sugar. For more heat, leave some of the jalapeño seeds in.
- This dip can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg