Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

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This cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip is a fun appetizer that is both sweet and spicy. I got the recipe by varying other cranberry salsa and dip recipes. It makes a great potluck item to serve with Triscuits, pita chips, or crackers.

Submitted by WMPROS
Updated on September 18, 2023
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • ¼ cup coconut oil or vegetable oil

  • 10 ounces dried sweetened cranberries

  • ½ cup white sugar, or to taste

  • ½ cup water, or more as needed

  • 2 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons dried cilantro

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Directions

  1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat; add oil. Stir cranberries into hot oil and cook until cranberries absorb most of oil, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix sugar, water, jalapeño peppers, lemon juice, cilantro, and salt into cranberries; cook until reduced and softened, 10 to 15 more minutes. Add more water if needed.

  2. Pulse cranberry mixture in a food processor or blender until very smooth; cool completely.

  3. Stir cooled cranberry mixture and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

Cook’s Note

This makes a great spread for sandwiches or nice addition to a turkey dinner in lieu of cranberry sauce. Add another jalapeño for extra heat if you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

206 Calories
13g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 206
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 42mg 1%

* 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.