Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is the perfect festive and flavorful dip for your next family gathering! This dip combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the heat of jalapeno peppers to create a delicious and unique flavor that will be sure to impress your guests.
Just make sure you provide plenty of crackers as this dip will be gobbled up in no time.
Why This Cranberry Jalapeno Dip Recipe is So Good
- This Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is perfect for the holiday season, as the bright red color of the cranberries adds a festive touch to any party spread.
- It’s GREAT for anyone who loves a little bit of heat in their dip, as the jalapenos add a spicy kick to the sweet and tart cranberries.
- Best of all, it’s quick and easy to make, so you can whip it up in no time. Have a delicious appetizer ready to go for your next gathering.
Tips and Tricks for Making Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
- The dip should keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
- Rather than discarding the excess juice from the cranberry mixture, this can be kept for use in your favorite festive cocktails!
- You can adjust the spice level of this dip by reducing the number of jalapenos in the dip. Add a little at a time and try as you go to get the spice level your guests will love.
- Use fresh cranberries instead of canned or dried cranberries to achieve the tart flavor you are looking for.
- Experiment with what you dip in this Cranberry Jalapeno Dip. Crackers are always a favorite, but it is also great spread on a bagel or with fresh sourdough bread.
- Easily double the recipe for a larger crowd.
- This dip is made in the food processor to speed up the prepping process but everything can be chopped by hand as well.
More Delicious Appetizer Recipes
If you have left over cranberries, try making Cranberry Brie Bites or Chocolate Covered Cranberries!
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is the perfect festive and flavorful dip for your next family gathering? This dip combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the heat of jalapeno peppers to create a delicious and unique flavor that will be sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 jalapeno deseeded and chopped
- Juice of a lime
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 10 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add the cranberries, scallion, jalapeno, lime juice, sugar and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Drain away the excess liquid from the cranberry mixture by sieving into a bowl.
- Add the cream cheese to the bowl of an electric stand mixer with the whisk attachment fitted. Whip for about 5 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add half of the cranberry mixture to the cream cheese and mix well to combine.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into your serving bowl of choice, then layer the remaining cranberry mixture on top. Garnish with some extra jalapeno if desired.
Notes
- Rather than discarding the excess juice from the cranberry mixture, this can be kept for use in your favorite festive cocktails!
- You can adjust the spice level of this dip by reducing the number of jalapenos in the dip. Add a little at a time and try as you go to get the spice level your guests will love.
- Use fresh cranberries instead of canned or dried cranberries to achieve the tart flavor you are looking for.
- Experiment with what you dip in this Cranberry Jalapeno Dip. Crackers are always a favorite, but it is also great spread on a bagel or with fresh sourdough bread.
- Easily double the recipe for a larger crowd.
- This dip is made in the food processor to speed up the prepping process but everything can be chopped by hand as well.
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The dip should keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
