Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Get ready to impress your guests with this Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip, the perfect addition to your holiday gatherings! This vibrant dip takes the classic cranberry sauce we all love and gives it a zesty twist, combining sweet cranberries with spicy jalapeños for a flavor explosion. Easy to whip up in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or festive celebrations. Prepare it ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully, ensuring a stress-free entertaining experience. Serve it with your favorite crackers or fresh veggies, and watch it disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 4 to 5 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- Approx. 1 cup sugar (adjustable)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Two 8-ounce packs cream cheese, softened
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and combine them with half of the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until cranberries begin to burst.
- Remove from heat and stir in green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin powder, lemon or lime juice, and salt while cranberries are still warm.
- In a separate bowl, soften cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the cranberry mixture until well blended.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and cover tightly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight to enhance flavors.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg