Description
Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a vibrant and delightful appetizer that perfectly balances creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors. With tangy cream cheese, tart cranberries, and jalapeños’ heat, this dip is ideal for any gathering. Topped with crunchy nuts for texture, it’s sure to be a hit at your next party. Whether served with tortilla chips or veggie sticks, this easy-to-make dip will leave your guests asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 2 jalapeños (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare: Gather all ingredients and let cream cheese soften at room temperature.
- Chop: Finely chop jalapeños and green onions; mix with cranberries in a bowl.
- Cream: In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine: Fold chopped mixture into the cream cheese blend along with honey/maple syrup and lemon juice.
- Crunch: Mix in chopped nuts right before serving.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg