Description
A vibrant and creamy dip combining tart cranberries with a spicy kick from jalapeños, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Ingredients: Wash cranberries under cold water. Chop the jalapeño and green onions.
- Blend the Cranberry Mixture: In a blender, combine cranberries, jalapeño, green onions, sugar, and lime juice. Pulse until just combined.
- Remove Excess Moisture: Pat blended mixture with paper towel to remove moisture.
- Mix in Creamy Goodness: Transfer to a bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, and salt.
- Combine Until Smooth: Blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Serve it Up: Transfer dip to serving bowl and enjoy with dippers like celery sticks or tortilla chips.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding chopped cilantro or crushed red pepper flakes. This dip can be prepped a day ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cranberry Dip, Jalapeño Dip, Holiday Appetizer, Cream Cheese Dip, Easy Recipes