This cranberry jalapeño dip is a fabulous make-ahead appetizer, perfect for holiday parties or entertaining. It’s easy to prepare and pairs well with a variety of dippers, such as veggies and crackers.
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Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
This Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is hands down one of my favorite go-to appetizers, especially during the holiday season. What sets it apart from other recipes is the perfect balance of flavors. It is sweet, spicy, and creamy all in one bite! Trust me, once you make it, you’ll never look back at those overly sweet or bland cranberry dips floating around the internet!
What I Love About This Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
- Fresh Ingredients: The fresh cranberries, cilantro, red onion, and lemon juice give this dip a light and refreshing taste. It is made with quality ingredients.
- Versatile: I like to serve this dip with various crackers and vegetables such as celery and carrots.
- Quick and Easy: This fail-proof recipe comes together in less than thirty minutes but delivers an impressive appetizer everyone loves.
Ingredients and Estimated Cost:
- 12 oz bag fresh cranberries: $2.98
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro: $0.48
- 2 Jalapeños: $0.54
- ¼ of a small red onion: $0.38
- 1 cup granulated sugar: $0.54
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice: $0.10
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt: $0.02
- 2 (8 oz) bricks of low-fat cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese: $3.76
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.
How To Make Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
Make the Cranberry Mixture
- Pulse cranberries, cilantro, jalapeños, and red onion in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Transfer to a bowl, mix in sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Prep the Cream Cheese
- Whip softened cream cheese until fluffy.
- Spread in a 9×9-inch dish.
Assemble the Dip
- Strain the cranberry mixture.
- Spread it on top of the cream cheese.
Serve
- Refrigerate until serving.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, or chips.
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
Storage Tips
SERVE: Serve with veggie sticks and crackers. The dip can be kept out for about 2 hours before it needs to be refrigerated.
STORE: Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
FREEZE: This dip does not freeze and defrost well.
Recipe FAQs
How spicy is this dip?
This is a relatively moderate dip in terms of heat level. If you want it to be less spicy, remove one of the jalapenos. If you want to take the heat up a notch, leave the seeds in the jalapeno when adding them to the dip.
Can I use frozen cranberries?
I prefer fresh cranberries, but you can use frozen if needed. Just be sure to let the frozen cranberries thaw before adding them to the food processor.
What can I serve with this dip?
Some of my favorite dippers include crackers such as wheat thins or triscuits. Pita chips and tortilla chips are also delicious options. And don’t forget about the veggies: cucumber slices, bell peppers, carrot sticks, and celery sticks.
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Recipe Cost $8.80 Serving Cost $0.74
Recipe Cost $ $8.80 Serving Cost $ $0.74Ingredients
INGREDIENTS:
- 12 oz bag fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 Jalapeños deseeded
- ¼ of a small red onion
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 16 oz bricks of low-fat cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese
DIPPERS:
- Crackers
- Carrots
- Celery
Instructions
- Add in the cranberries, cilantro, jalapeños, and red onion into a food processor and pulse until everything is small chopped.
- Transfer the cranberry mixture to a medium bowl.
- Add to the cranberry mixture the sugar, lemon juice, and salt, mix until combined.
- Cover the cranberry mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the cranberry mixture from the refrigerator and strain the liquid into another bowl.
- While the cranberry mixture is straining, whip the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add the whipped cream cheese to a 9×9 dish and spread on the bottom of the dish.
- Pour and evenly spread the strained cranberry mixture on top of the cream cheese.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve and use veggies and crackers of your choosing, to dip.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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