Description
A festive dip featuring the perfect marriage of sweet cranberries and spicy jalapeños, ideal for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, chopped
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries: Rinse and chop them into smaller pieces.
- Sauté the jalapeños: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté jalapeños until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
- Mix the base: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice, stirring until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Gently fold in sautéed jalapeños and chopped cranberries. Season with salt and pepper.
- Herb it up: Stir in chopped herbs, reserving some for garnish.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve: Garnish and serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
This dip can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry Dip, Jalapeño Dip, Festive Appetizer, Holiday Recipes