Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip Recipe, a perfect blend of sweet and spicy that will elevate any gathering. This creamy dip features fresh cranberries, zesty jalapenos, and smooth cream cheese, making it an irresistible appetizer for holiday parties, game nights, or casual get-togethers. With its vibrant colors and rich taste, this dip is sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that pairs well with crackers, veggies, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 3/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 3–4 tablespoons pickled jalapenos (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, pomegranate juice, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with scallions, jalapenos, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Allow the cranberry sauce to cool slightly before layering it over the cream cheese mixture in a serving bowl.
- Serve at room temperature with crackers or veggies for scooping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required for assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg