Cranberry Jalapeño Dip: Sweet, Spicy and Creamy Holiday Appetizer

A bowl of creamy dip garnished with cranberries and a jalapeño slice is surrounded by chips on a white plate, with green onions and limes in the background.

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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip: Sweet, Spicy and Creamy Holiday Appetizer

Make this cranberry jalapeño dip for a sweet, spicy, and creamy holiday appetizer. Perfect holiday dip with cream cheese for a crowd!

Prep Time10

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cranberry jalapeño dip, cranberry jalapeño spread, easy holiday appetizer, jalapeño cranberry dip, jalapeño cream cheese dip, jalapeño dip with cream cheese

Servings:

Calories: 153kcal

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 small jalapeño
2 green onions
8 ounce cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 lime zest

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Instructions

Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño, and chop it finely.
1 small jalapeño
Slice the green onions.
2 green onions
Add cranberries to a food processor and pulse a few times until coarsely chopped.
2 cups fresh cranberries
In a large mixing bowl, combine cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lime juice, and zest.
8 ounce cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 lime zest
Mix the cranberry mixture until it is smooth and fully blended.
Add to a serving bowl and top with a few cranberries or a jalapeño slice, if desired.
Grab some chips and enjoy!

Notes

Adjust the Heat: Use fewer jalapeños for a milder flavor, or keep the seeds for extra spice.
Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Soft Cream Cheese: Bring cream cheese to room temperature to make mixing smooth and easy.
Garnish: Add lime zest or cranberries for a festive look.

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