Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
This festive dip is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and creamy. Fresh cranberries, jalapeño, and cilantro over smooth cream cheese—ideal for holiday parties and snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Dip, Holiday
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
12 oz bag fresh cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 scallions, chopped (green and white parts)
1 jalapeño (seeds, membranes, and stem removed)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 – 3/4 tsp cumin (start with 1/2 tsp, adjust to taste)
Pinch of salt
(2) 8-oz blocks cream cheese, softened
Wheat crackers (for serving)
Instructions
In a food processor, pulse cranberries until coarsely chopped.
Add sugar, lemon juice, jalapeño, scallions, cilantro, cumin, and salt. Blend until finely chopped, scraping sides as needed.
Place cream cheese blocks on a serving platter and spread into an even 1/4-inch thick layer using a spatula.
Drain excess liquid from the cranberry mixture using a slotted spoon, sieve, or cheesecloth (reserve liquid for cocktails if desired).
Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese.
Garnish with a whole cranberry and a few cilantro leaves for a festive touch.
Serve immediately with wheat crackers, or refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving.
Notes
For a milder dip, use half a jalapeño or remove all seeds and membranes.
This dip can be made ahead—just store cranberry topping and cream cheese separately, then assemble before serving.
Great with bagel chips, pita chips, or crostini if crackers aren’t available.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cranberry-jalapeno-cream-cheese-dip/
