Description
Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly creamy — this 5-Minute Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is the ultimate holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (whipped or softened block)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (thawed and drained if frozen)
- 2 jalapeños, deseeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: 2 tbsp green onions, 1 tbsp marmalade or honey
- Garnishes: extra cilantro, toasted pecans, lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare salsa: Chop cranberries, jalapeños, and cilantro finely.
- Mix: Combine with sugar, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Stir well.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld (optional).
- Prepare base: Spread cream cheese evenly on a serving platter.
- Assemble: Spoon cranberry salsa over cream cheese, spreading gently.
- Garnish: Add extra cilantro, toasted pecans, or lime zest for presentation.
- Serve: Pair with crackers, crostini, or pita chips.
- Tip: Keep cream cheese separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip, Holiday Appetizer, Quick Dip