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Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Tart cranberries, jalapeño, and citrus spooned over whipped cream cheese. A no-cook, make-ahead holiday dip you spread right onto a platter.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword cranberry cream cheese dip, cranberry jalapeño dip, cranberry jalapeño dip with cream cheese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 203kcal
Author Kat Jeter & Melinda Machado

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Fresh cranberries rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 2 Jalapeños ribs and seeds removed, minced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Green onions finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 16 ounces Whipped cream cheese

Instructions

  • Add cranberries to your food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Do not puree you want to have small pieces of cranberry.
  • Place the chopped cranberries in a bowl and add the sugar, stirring to combine.
  • Add jalapenos, cilantro, green onions, orange juice, and lime juice. Stir to combine.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors combine.
  • Spread the whipped cream cheese in a bowl or onto a platter.
  • Top with the cranberry jalapeno mixture.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with crackers or chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 716IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.2mg