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Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

Zesty Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip for Every Celebration

This Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is a fusion of sweet and spicy, perfect for every celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened for easier mixing
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce homemade or canned, avoid overly syrupy brands
  • 1-2 pieces Jalapeños remove seeds for milder dip
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • to taste Salt
  • optional cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Mozzarella

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. If using fresh cranberries, chop them roughly; otherwise, measure out your canned cranberry sauce and add it to the cream cheese. Mix on low speed for about 1 minute.
  3. Fold in the diced jalapeños and chopped green onions into the mixture. Add lime juice and salt to taste. Stir until well combined, which should take around 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the dip into a serving dish, cover it, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Once chilled, stir the dip again. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal taste, serve the dip cold right after chilling. This dip is also better if prepared a day in advance.

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