Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
This Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the sweet tartness of cranberry sauce and a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños. Perfectly chilled and ready in minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing dip that pairs wonderfully with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables, making it ideal for parties, holiday gatherings, or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or whisk until it becomes smooth and creamy without any lumps.
- Add other ingredients: To the smooth cream cheese, add the cranberry sauce, finely chopped jalapeños (adjust according to your desired heat level), chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well: Stir all the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and evenly blended to ensure balanced flavors.
- Chill the dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve chilled with your choice of crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For less heat, remove the jalapeño seeds before chopping.
- Use homemade cranberry sauce or store-bought, depending on availability and preference.
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance to enhance the flavor fusion.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- For a smoother texture, beat the cream cheese longer before adding other ingredients.
Keywords: cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip, holiday dip, party appetizer, spicy cream cheese dip, no cook dip, cranberry sauce dip
