Add a vibrant twist to your holiday table with this bold and flavorful Cranberry Jalapeño Dip! It’s the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy, combining tart cranberries, zesty lime, and the fiery kick of jalapeños with smooth cream cheese.
The result? A show-stopping dip that’s as festive in color as it is irresistible in taste.
Serve it as an appetizer with tortilla chips, or pair it with hearty mains like Birria Tacos or snack favorites like Baked Nachos for a complete party spread. It’s bright, refreshing, and surprisingly easy to make—a perfect addition to your Christmas celebrations!
Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too):
- Festive Flavor Combo: The tart cranberries and spicy jalapeños create an unforgettable flavor explosion.
- Holiday-Ready: Its vibrant red and green colors scream Christmas, making it a visually stunning appetizer.
- Quick to Prepare: Perfect for those last-minute gatherings when you need a crowd-pleaser.
- Customizable Heat: Dial up or down the jalapeños to match your spice preference.
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
This Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is a festive appetizer that pairs the tartness of cranberries with the kick of jalapeño and creamy richness of whipped cream cheese. A perfect holiday treat!
Equipment
- Food processor
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- medium mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen thawed cranberries
- 3 green onions chopped, green parts separated from whites
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and membrane removed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar plus more for drizzling
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- flaky sea salt such as Maldon® (optional)
- crackers or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cranberries, green onion whites, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, honey, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped and mixed.
- Place the cranberry mixture in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl to drain excess liquid.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on a serving platter.
- Top with the strained cranberry mixture, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and garnish with green onion greens.
- Drizzle additional honey if desired and serve with crackers or pita chips.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
