Description
A vibrant dip that combines creamy cheese, tart cranberries, and spicy jalapeños, perfect for gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chives, cilantro, or parsley)
- 1/4 cup chives or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, jalapeños, cranberries, and honey or maple syrup in a mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped herbs and fold into the mixture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spiciness as needed.
- Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve with chips or veggies, garnished with extra cranberries and jalapeño if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt. This dip pairs wonderfully with a variety of veggies and crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry dip, jalapeno dip, cream cheese dip, appetizers, party food