Description
A vibrant, creamy dip featuring sweet-tart cranberries, zesty jalapeños, and smooth cream cheese. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an appetizer with crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, diced jalapeño, green onions, cilantro, sugar, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate the cranberry mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld (optional but recommended).
- Spread the softened cream cheese evenly into a serving dish or plate, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Spoon the cranberry jalapeño mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Serve immediately with crackers or toasted baguette slices and enjoy.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg