Description
A delightful blend of tart cranberries and spicy jalapeños, this dip is a crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and excitement to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 splash of water
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and jalapeños thoroughly.
- Combine them in a medium saucepan with a splash of water.
- Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese until fluffy in a mixing bowl.
- Fold in the cranberry-jalapeño mixture, lime zest, lime juice, honey, and herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with dippers like tortilla chips or crusty bread.
Notes
Experiment with spices and herbs to personalize your dip. Consider adding diced red onion or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dip, cranberry, jalapeño, appetizer, entertaining