Description
Cranberry and Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any gathering. This creamy dip combines rich cream cheese with tangy cranberry sauce and zesty jalapeños, creating an irresistible appetizer that pairs beautifully with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, this dip will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for about an hour or cutting it into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Gently fold in the cranberry sauce until evenly mixed.
- Add the diced jalapeños and chili powder; mix well and taste-test for spice level.
- Fold in the chopped green onions for added flavor and color.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg