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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip Recipe

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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is a vibrant, creamy appetizer combining tart cranberries with a spicy kick of jalapeno, balanced by creamy cheese and a hint of honey sweetness. Perfect for holiday parties or any gathering, it's easy to prepare and served with crunchy crackers or pita chips.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen thawed cranberries
  • 3 green onions chopped, green parts separated from whites
  • 1 small jalapeno seeded and membrane removed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar plus more for drizzling
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • flaky sea salt such as Maldon® (optional)
  • crackers or pita chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cranberry Mixture: In a food processor, combine cranberries, green onion whites, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, honey, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped and mixed thoroughly.
  2. Drain Excess Liquid: Place the cranberry mixture in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl to drain off any excess liquid, ensuring a thicker topping for the dip.
  3. Mix Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth, fluffy, and well combined.
  4. Assemble the Dip: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over a serving platter to form a base layer.
  5. Add Cranberry Topping: Spoon the strained cranberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese base. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and garnish with the reserved green parts of the chopped green onions.
  6. Finish and Serve: Drizzle additional honey over the top if desired. Serve immediately with crackers or pita chips for dipping.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best texture, but frozen thawed cranberries work well too.
  • Adjust the jalapeno amount based on your preferred spice level or omit seeds for milder heat.
  • For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives and use agave nectar instead of honey.
  • Draining the cranberry mixture helps prevent the dip from becoming soggy and watery.
  • Flaky sea salt adds a nice crunch and bright flavor contrast but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Serve within a few hours of preparation for the freshest taste and texture.

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