Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip, a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional dips. This quick and easy recipe combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the kick of jalapenos, balanced by creamy cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy family nights to festive parties—this dip is sure to impress your guests. With minimal preparation required, you can whip it up in just 15 minutes and let it chill until ready to serve. Pair it with an assortment of crackers or veggies for a delightful snack everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 4–5 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 cup sugar (adjustable)
- 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Two 8-ounce packs cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and chop green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- In a large bowl, combine cranberries, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar (to taste), lemon or lime juice, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gently fold in the cranberry mixture.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving with crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg