Description
Looking for a bold, beautiful appetizer that’s both festive and fresh? This Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is your go-to! It blends the tart zing of cranberries, the kick of jalapeños, and the richness of cream cheese for a dip that’s totally irresistible. Whether for a quick party snack, holiday appetizer, or potluck dish, this easy recipe checks every box. It’s vibrant, flavorful, and takes less than 15 minutes to prep. This is the kind of easy recipe that turns heads and disappears fast—perfect for anyone needing appetizer ideas, holiday food ideas, or a healthy snack alternative with a spicy twist.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh cranberries
2 medium jalapeños, finely chopped
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Place cranberries in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Do not puree.
2. In a bowl, combine chopped cranberries, jalapeños, sugar, lime juice, green onion, cilantro, and salt. Mix well.
3. Refrigerate the cranberry mixture for 2 to 4 hours to let flavors meld.
4. Spread softened cream cheese evenly onto a serving dish or platter.
5. Drain excess liquid from the cranberry mix, then spoon over the cream cheese layer.
6. Garnish with extra cranberries or jalapeño slices if desired.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, crostini, or veggies.
Notes
Let the cranberry-jalapeño mix marinate for a few hours—it truly enhances the flavor.
Use a block of full-fat cream cheese for best consistency and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry dip, jalapeño dip, holiday appetizer, spicy cream cheese dip, easy party food