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Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

A festive mix of sweet-tart cranberries and spicy jalapeños blended into a creamy dip, perfect for holiday gatherings and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries vibrant flavor and color
  • 1-2 jalapeños seeded and chopped, adjust for heat
  • 3-4 green onions sliced for crunch
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar balances tartness
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice fresh for acidity
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt to elevate flavors
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened, for creamy base

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
  1. Pulse the fresh cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cranberries with jalapeños, green onions, sugar, lime juice, and salt; stir well.
  3. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Spread softened cream cheese onto a serving plate.
  5. Spoon the cranberry jalapeño mixture over the cream cheese and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional to garnish with additional sliced green onions for color.

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