Spiced Cranberry Jalapeño Dip (Printable Version)

Vibrant sweet and spicy blend of cranberries, jalapeño, and cream cheese for festive snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cranberry Topping

01 - 1 cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons green onion, finely sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Cream Cheese Base

09 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate and develop flavors.
02 - Evenly spread softened cream cheese onto a serving platter or shallow dish, forming a smooth layer approximately 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Spoon the cranberry-jalapeño mixture including juices evenly over the cream cheese layer.
04 - Serve immediately with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavor.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and easy appetizer for any occasion
  • Sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors in every bite
02 -
  • Can be made a few hours ahead, but add topping just before serving to prevent excess moisture
  • Gluten-free if served with gluten-free dippers
03 -
  • For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for half the cream cheese for a lighter version
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