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Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a festive indulgence that combines sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 dips
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Hand mixer
  • serving plate

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz Cranberries Fresh or frozen, drained if frozen.
  • 2 medium Jalapeños Deseeded and diced.
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Fresh.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions
  • ¼ cup Sugar Granulated or your favorite substitute.
  • 2 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh or store-bought.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the cranberries, jalapeño pieces, cilantro, and green onion into a food processor.
  • Pulse for a few seconds, then scrape the sides and pulse again.
  • Add the sugar, lime juice, and salt and pulse for 2 to 3 more seconds.
  • Refrigerate for 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Beat the cream cheese for a few minutes with a hand mixer until nice and fluffy.
  • Spread the cream cheese on a plate.
  • Spoon the cranberry dip over the cream cheese and serve with crackers or chips.

Notes

Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your spice preference. Whipping the cream cheese makes it lighter and easier to spread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword appetizer, Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip, dip, festive dip, holiday recipe, party dip
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