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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip in a dish along side a plate of crackers
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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

This elegant Cranberry Jalapeño Dip expertly balances sweet, tart, spicy and creamy flavors, making it an ideal addition to any festive spread.
Course Appetizer, Dip
Keyword Cilantro, Cranberries, Cream Cheese, Green Onions, Jalapeño Pepper, Lemon Juice, Salt, Sugar
Cooking Method Food Processor, Refrigeration
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 162kcal
Author Recipe adapted from: Taste of Home

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Serving Dish Optional

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Cranberries
  • 2 Jalapeño Peppers Seeded, ribs removed
  • 2 Green Onions Chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Low-fat

Instructions

  • Place cranberries, jalapenos, green onion and cilantro into a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a bowl; add sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours. Strain liquid well.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 3-4 minutes. Spread onto a serving dish. Spoon cranberry mixture on top of cream cheese. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.1mg