Description
A creamy and spicy dip that combines the rich texture of cream cheese with sweet cranberries and the heat of jalapeños, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or canned
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering all the items mentioned above.
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Mix the softened cream cheese and cranberries in a bowl until well combined.
- Add the diced jalapeños, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Incorporate the nuts if using, for added crunch.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasonings as needed for flavor balance.
- Chill the dip in a serving dish for at least 1 hour before serving to meld flavors.
- Serve with an assortment of crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For a lighter dip, use low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt. Adjust jalapeño quantity for spice level preference. Flavor improves when chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, cream cheese, cranberry, jalapeño, party food, holiday recipe