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):

The strained cranberry mixture layered over the cream cheese base on a serving platter, garnished with green onion greens, flaky sea salt, and a drizzle of honey, accompanied by crackers on the white marble cooktop.

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!

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Prep Time 25

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Calories 142 kcal

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.