Description
This refreshing cranberry jalapeno dip is perfect for parties and gatherings. Serve it chilled with your favorite snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) fresh cranberries
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (115g) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lime juice
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, jalapenos, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Fold the cooled cranberry-jalapeno mixture into the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the jalapeno amount to your desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg