Perky Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Our Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip, is an easy and addictive party snack for the holidays! It's rich and creamy with a pop of berry flavor!
Servings: 16
Calories: 107kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 3/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 3-4 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped (mild or hot)
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- crackers for scooping (could be gluten-free!)
Instructions
- Set a small saucepot over medium heat. Pour in the cranberries, pomegranate juice, and sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir well. Bring to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until thick.
- Meanwhile, set out a medium mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, chopped scallions, 3 tablespoons of chopped jalapeno, lemon zest, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Smash and mix well.
- Taste the cream cheese dip. Add more chopped jalapeno if desired, as well as salt and pepper.
- Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat. Let it cool and thicken.
- Place the cream cheese dip in a serving bowl and arrange crackers around the bowl. Once the cranberry topping is cool, pour it over the cream cheese dip. (The cranberry sauce can still be warm to the touch when you pour it over the cream cheese dip. Just not hot!)
- Sprinkle extra scallions over the top if desired. Serve at room temperature.
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Notes
Make Ahead: You can make this Cranberry Dip up to 2 days in advance, placing the cranberry sauce directly over the cream cheese. Cover and refrigerate.
You can also make it up to 5 days ahead. However, you will need to keep the two components separate in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 2oz | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg