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Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

This Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip blends sweet and tart cranberries with a kick from jalapeños, making it a perfect holiday appetizer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Green Onions Chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 count Jalapeño Finely chopped, adjust for heat
  • ¼ cup Sugar Reduce based on fruit sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch Salt To taste
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
For Serving
  • 1 box Crackers Buttery options like Ritz or Wheat Thins

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • airtight container
  • serving platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse 2 cups of fresh cranberries under cold water and coarsely chop in a food processor.
  2. In the food processor, add chopped green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, cumin, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse to combine.
  3. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. Spread 8 ounces of softened cream cheese on a serving platter.
  5. Carefully spoon the chilled cranberry-jalapeño mixture over the cream cheese.
  6. Chill the dip for at least one more hour before serving.
  7. Let dip sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy spreading. Prepare dip a day in advance for optimal flavor.

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