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Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

A festive sweet-and-spicy holiday appetizer with creamy cream cheese, tart cranberries, and fresh jalapeño heat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Base
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
Cranberry Topping
  • 1.5 cups fresh cranberries finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 cup jalapeño peppers seeded and diced
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Serving plate or bowl

Method
 

  1. Spread softened cream cheese onto a serving plate or shallow bowl, smoothing into an even layer.
  2. In a bowl, mix cranberries, jalapeños, sugar, lime juice, salt, and green onions until combined.
  3. Let cranberry mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  4. Spoon cranberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese base.
  5. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat level. Best served chilled.