Description
This vibrant cranberry jalapeño dip is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making it an excellent appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 2–3 green onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 small jalapeno (ribs and seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of salt
- 2 (8 oz each) packages cream cheese (softened)
- Crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the cranberries, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño in a food processor. Pulse until everything is chopped.
- Pour the cranberry mixture into a large bowl. Add the sugar, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, spread your cream cheese in a pie dish.
- Use a slotted spoon to spread the chilled cream cheese mixture over the top.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
- Chilling the dip for at least 4 hours enhances the flavors.
- Consider using a low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg