Sweet, Tangy, and Creamy Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
This Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a festive Southern favorite made with tart cranberries, a little jalapeño heat, and a creamy cream cheese base. It’s an easy make-ahead dip that’s perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, and New Year’s gatherings!
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
Cranberry Topping
- 12 oz fresh cranberries rinsed and drained
- 1 –2 jalapeños seeded and diced (adjust to heat preference)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Base
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
- Crackers tortilla chips, or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- Add the cranberries to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, being careful not to puree. Transfer to a bowl.
- Stir in the diced jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, sugar, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the sugar dissolve.
- Spread the softened cream cheese on a serving platter or in a shallow dish.
- Spoon the cranberry jalapeño mixture evenly over the cream cheese.
- Serve chilled with crackers, tortilla chips, or pita chips.