10-Minute Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
This vibrant and creamy Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip blends the tangy sweetness of cranberry sauce with the spicy kick of jalapeños and the smooth richness of cream cheese. Perfect for holiday parties or game day, this easy-to-make dip can be prepared in just 10 minutes and served with your favorite crackers or chips for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dip Base
- 2 (8 oz) containers dairy-free cream cheese (Kite Hill) or regular cream cheese
- 2 fresh jalapeños, seeds removed and finely diced
- 2–3 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions plus more for garnish
Topping
- 1 (14 oz) can cranberry sauce with whole berries
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese: Bring the cream cheese to room temperature, then whip it using a handheld mixer until smooth and fluffy to achieve a whipped cream cheese texture.
- Mix Ingredients: Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, diced jalapeños, red onions, and chopped green onions to the whipped cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Assemble Dip: Transfer the cream cheese mixture to your chosen serving platter and spread it evenly to form a smooth base layer.
- Add Cranberry Sauce: Pour the cranberry sauce over the cream cheese layer and gently spread it out evenly using a spoon to create the top layer.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle additional chopped green onions on top as garnish and serve immediately with crackers or chips of your choice.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy-free cream cheese with regular cream cheese if dairy is not a concern.
- For a gluten-free option, pair this dip with gluten-free crackers such as Simple Mills rosemary or sea salt crackers.
- Use a food processor as an alternative to a handheld mixer if preferred.
- This dip can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; do not add cranberry sauce until ready to serve.
- Double the recipe to serve larger crowds at holiday gatherings or parties.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like pretzel chips, pita chips, tortilla chips, potato chips, or baguette slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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