Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

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This cranberry jalapeno dip is tart, sweet and spicy all together and has a festive color—a perfect appetizer for the holidays!

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip garnished with green onions on a platter with pita chips
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

    Cranberry Jalapeno Dip ingredients on a counter

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  2. Place cranberries, green onion whites, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, honey and salt in a food processor; pulse until just finely chopped and combined.

    Cranberry mixture in a food processor

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  3. Place in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and set aside.

    Cranberry mixture in a colander over a glass bowl

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  4. Meanwhile in a medium bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy and combined. 

    Cream cheese mixture in a glass bowl with a hand mixer

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  5. Spread cream cheese mixture on a serving platter and top with strained cranberry mixture. Sprinkle flaky salt on top and garnish with green onion greens. If desired drizzle with additional honey. Serve with crackers or pita chips.

    Cranberry Jalapeno Dip garnished with green onions and served with pita chips

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

142 Calories
11g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 142
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 73mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.