Cranberry and Jalapeno Dip Recipe
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is a little sweet, a little spicy, and so ridiculously easy. You won't be able to stop yourself from eating it.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 117kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 3 green onions, rough chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded, membrane removed and rough chopped.
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 TBSP lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Assorted crackers, baguette, vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Add fresh cranberries to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add the green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, cumin, salt, sugar and lime juice to the cranberry mixture in the food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and well mixed.
- Move the mixture to a container with a lid and refrigerate for 4 hours (or overnight) - the flavor gets better as it sits!
- To serve, spread softened cream cheese evenly in a serving dish (a 9" pie dish works well).
- Top with cranberry mixture.
- You can put it in the fridge up to an hour before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with crackers, baguette, vegetables, pita chips, etc.
Notes
If you are serving a bigger crowd, you can add a second block of cream cheese for a larger serving platter or split the cranberry mixture into two separate dishes.
- You can use another type of pepper if you like the heat, if not, you can try 1/4 cup of green bell pepper. You can try canned green chiles but these would be a last resort.
- White sugar is what I prefer, but you can use honey, agave, or even maple syrup to sweeten this.
- Fresh lime works best with the other flavors but you can use lemon instead. Orange juice is ok but sweeter.
- Whipped cream cheese makes the dip fluffier. Goat cheese gives it a tangy upgrade.
- If you don't have or like cumin, try a pinch of chili powder.
- Dairy-free - Use a plant-based cream cheese. I haven't tried any cream cheese alternatives so use what you like.
- Pulse, don't puree. You want a fine chop with texture.
- Fresh cranberries can be tart but start with less sugar and add more if needed once it’s rested — the flavor changes as it sits.
- Jalapeno will get on your hands. DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES, and be careful where you touch, as the heat will transfer.
- Because you need to let this rest so the flavors come together, it’s great for making ahead!
Nutrition
Serving: 12cup | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.2mg
