cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip
This festive Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip combines tangy cranberries with a spicy kick from jalapeños, creating a deliciously creamy dip that is perfect for holiday parties or gatherings. Serve it with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables for an irresistible appetizer.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 serving dish
- 1 cutting board
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup whole cranberries fresh or canned, if using canned, drain them
- 1 unit jalapeño seeded and diced
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- to taste unit salt
- to taste unit black pepper
- unit unit crackers or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use an electric mixer or whisk to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the diced jalapeño, chopped green onions, whole cranberries, shredded cheddar cheese, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the ingredients until they are well combined and evenly distributed, being careful not to break the cranberries too much.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers or sliced vegetables.
Notes
For more heat, keep some seeds from the jalapeño or use a spicier pepper.
If you want a smoother texture, consider blending the cranberries before mixing them into the dip.
This dip can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.