Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip—a delightful fusion of sweet cranberries and spicy jalapenos, making it an ideal appetizer for any celebration. With its creamy texture and zesty kick, this dip is sure to be a hit at your gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, it can be served with an array of dippers like crackers, chips, or fresh veggies. Perfect for holiday parties or casual get-togethers, this crowd-pleaser is designed to impress without taking up too much of your time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or cranberry sauce)
- 1/2 cup jalapenos (diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- If using fresh cranberries, chop them roughly; if using cranberry sauce, measure it out.
- Add cranberries, diced jalapenos, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl with cream cheese.
- Mix all ingredients until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with your choice of dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg