Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
This Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and creamy, making it an irresistible appetizer for your holiday gatherings! The tangy cranberry sauce paired with the heat of jalapeños and the smoothness of cream cheese creates a mouthwatering dip that’s festive and packed with flavor. Serve with crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies for a delicious holiday treat everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A (No cooking required)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (about 2 tbsp per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or spoon until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cranberry and jalapeño: Mix in the cranberry sauce, chopped jalapeños, and cilantro (if using). Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Optional topping: For an extra touch, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and place the dip in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a few extra jalapeño slices or cilantro. Serve with crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies like cucumber, bell peppers, and carrots.
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños.
- You can make this dip ahead of time and chill it before serving for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg