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.

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Recipe: Sweet, Spicy, and Seriously Addictive!

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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.
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.

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 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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.
    A food processor on a white marble cooktop filled with cranberries, green onion whites, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, honey, and salt, ready to be pulsed into a vibrant mixture.
  • Place the cranberry mixture in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl to drain excess liquid.
    The bright cranberry mixture being strained through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl on the white marble cooktop, separating liquid from solids.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth.
    A bowl on the white marble cooktop containing cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream being whipped with an electric mixer into a smooth, fluffy consistency.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on a serving platter.
    The whipped cream cheese mixture evenly spread over a serving platter, placed on the white marble cooktop, creating a creamy base layer.
  • Top with the strained cranberry mixture, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and garnish with green onion greens.
    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.
  • Drizzle additional honey if desired and serve with crackers or pita chips.
    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.

Nutrition Facts:

NutritionValue
Calories142 kcal
Carbohydrates9 g
Fibre1 g
Fat11 g
Protein2 g
Sugar6 g

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