Description
A sweet, spicy, and creamy holiday appetizer made with fresh cranberries, jalapeños, green onions, and cream cheese. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a flavor-packed dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, finely chopped
- 2 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature by letting it sit out for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped cranberries, jalapeños, green onions, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
- Spread the softened cream cheese evenly on a serving plate or shallow bowl.
- Drain any excess liquid from the cranberry mixture if needed, then spoon it over the cream cheese layer.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or crostini and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Let the cranberry topping chill for maximum flavor.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and taste.
- Add more sugar if cranberries are too tart for your liking.
- Soak jalapeños in water to reduce heat if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: cranberry jalapeño dip, holiday appetizer, cream cheese dip, spicy cranberry dip, party dip