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Irresistibly Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Dip for Entertaining


  • Author: sara
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy and zesty dip blending sweet cranberries and spicy jalapeños, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed
  • 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by rinsing cranberries and chopping jalapeños, removing seeds if desired.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream, blending until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the cranberries.
  4. Stir in garlic, jalapeños, lime juice, cilantro, and parsley. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
  6. Serve garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges, with dipping accompaniments.

Notes

Feel free to substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt or dairy-free options. Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spice level.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: dip, appetizer, entertaining, spicy, cranberry, jalapeño