Spiced Cranberry Jalapeño Dip (Printable Version)

Tangy cranberries and zesty jalapeño blend smoothly with cream cheese for delicious festive snacking.

# The Ingredients 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cranberries to macerate.
02 - Evenly spread softened cream cheese onto a serving platter or shallow dish, creating a smooth layer about 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 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Unique blend of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors
02 -
  • Contains milk from cream cheese
  • Gluten-free if paired with the right dippers
03 -
  • For extra heat, leave some jalapeño seeds in the mix
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for half the cream cheese for a lighter texture
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