Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

This festive Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is an easy party dip that's creamy, slightly tangy, and a bit sweet with a subtle kick of heat. There's no better way to add a burst of flavor to your holiday gatherings.

Course Appetizer, Appetizers/Party Foods

Cuisine American

Keyword cranberry dip, cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip, cream cheese dip

Prep Time 15

Chilling time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 315kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese softened
3 cups fresh cranberries
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 jalapenos diced
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
Juice from ½ lemon
½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Add blocks of cream cheese to a medium mixing bowl. Blend using an electric hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until softened.
16 ounces cream cheese
Next, spread the softened cream cheese on the bottom of a shallow baking dish or dipping dish (a 9x9 pie plate works great!).
Chop the cranberries and add them to a food processor. Add the cilantro, jalapenos, sugars, lemon and sea salt and pulse for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is finely ground. You can work in batches if needed.
3 cups fresh cranberries, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 2 jalapenos, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, Juice from ½ lemon, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Pour the fresh cranberries mixture through a strainer to drain the excess cranberry juice.
Spoon the strained cranberry mixture evenly on top of the cream cheese layer, covering it completely.
Cover the cranberry dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Chill for at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve.

Notes

For best results, whip the cream cheese until it is light and fluffy. This helps add volume and makes it easier to spread on the bottom of the dish.

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