Description
A zesty and creamy dip combining cranberries and jalapenos for a sweet and spicy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 5 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely minced for less heat)
- 1 cup sugar (Dixie Crystals recommended)
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (for best color and flavor)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 (8 oz) packs cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- Crackers for serving (such as Ritz or Wheat Thins)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cumin, lemon juice, cilantro, green onions, jalapeno, sugar, cranberries, and salt.
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly on a serving plate.
- Top the cream cheese with the cranberry-jalapeno mixture.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno seeds for desired heat level.
- Use fresh cranberries for best results.
- Let cream cheese soften for easier spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: spicy cranberry jalapeno dip, holiday appetizer, easy dip recipe