Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
A vibrant and tangy cranberry jalapeño dip that perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and tart flavors, ideal for festive gatherings or snack time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Stir in chopped jalapeño, salt, and lime juice.
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly on a serving dish.
- Pour the cranberry jalapeño mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Notes
For an extra kick, leave some jalapeño seeds in the dip or add a dash of cayenne pepper. This dip also pairs wonderfully with toasted baguette slices.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/cranberry-jalapeno-dip/