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Creamy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

A festive sweet-and-spicy cranberry topping layered over a smooth cream cheese base for the perfect holiday appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Jalapeño Topping
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeños, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
Creamy Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Chop cranberries and combine with sugar, jalapeños, lime juice, cilantro, and green onions. Chill 1 hour.
  2. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and salt until smooth.
  3. Spread cream cheese mixture onto a plate and top with cranberry mixture.
  4. Refrigerate until serving.

Notes

Chill the cranberry topping for best flavor. Add extra jalapeño for more heat or more sugar for extra sweetness.