Name: Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup cranberry sauce; 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust to taste); 1/4 cup green onions, chopped; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Introduction

This Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip offers a delightful blend of creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors. Perfect for parties or a simple snack, it combines the sweetness of cranberry sauce with a mild kick from jalapeños. Easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests!

The image shows a white plate with two main layers: the bottom layer is smooth and creamy white, likely a soft cheese spread, and the top layer is a coarse, bright red mix that looks like chopped cranberries with bits of green herbs scattered throughout. Around the plate, there are round light brown crackers with black seeds, and a woman's hand is dipping one cracker into the creamy layer under the red topping. The background surface is a white marbled texture with some green herbs and red cranberries placed around for decoration. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Step 2: Add cranberry sauce, finely chopped jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 3: Mix well until all the ingredients are fully combined and the dip is uniform in texture.
Step 4: Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 5: Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables.

Tips & Variations

For milder heat, remove the seeds from the jalapeños before chopping.
Try adding a splash of lime juice for a zesty twist.
Use fresh cranberries cooked down with sugar if you prefer a less sweet, homemade cranberry sauce.
Swap green onions for chives for a more delicate onion flavor.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving again, give it a good stir and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly. Avoid freezing, as the texture may change.

How to Serve

A white plate holds a two-layer dip placed on a woven placemat with a white marbled texture surface beneath. The bottom layer is smooth and creamy with a soft white color, covering the entire plate base. The top layer is thick and textured, made of finely chopped bright red and dark purple ingredients mixed with bits of green herbs, spread evenly over the white base. A round pale beige cracker is partially dipped into the creamy layer on the right side of the plate, and a fresh green cilantro leaf rests on the vibrant red topping near the center left. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, this dip tastes even better after resting for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Just cover it tightly to prevent it from absorbing other fridge odors.

What can I serve this dip with?

This dip pairs wonderfully with crackers, tortilla chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks like celery, carrots, and bell peppers.