Description
A zesty and vibrant dip that perfectly balances sweet cranberries with spicy jalapeños, creating a delightful appetizer for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by finely chopping the jalapeños and slicing the green onions. Set them aside.
- Mix the base: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce until smooth.
- Add the heat: Fold in the chopped jalapeños and green onions, adjusting the quantity based on spice tolerance.
- Herb it up: Stir in the freshly chopped cilantro and parsley for brightness.
- Finish off: Squeeze in the lime juice and mix thoroughly for a balanced flavor.
- Chill and serve: Chill for at least an hour before serving with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt or vegan cream cheese. Make sure to taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, cranberry, jalapeño, entertaining