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Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip
This festive Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a beautiful blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. It's an incredibly simple make-ahead appetizer, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 8h 15m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 8h👤 Omar Villanueva📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- food processor
- bowl
- strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Coarsely chop the cranberries using a hand food chopper or by carefully pulsing in a food processor. Finely chop the green onions, jalapeño peppers (seeds and ribs removed), and cilantro.
cilantro2 tablespoons
2
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, green onion, jalapeños, and cilantro. Add the sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Stir gently to blend.
cilantro2 tablespoonslemon juice1 tablespoon
3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cranberries to soften.
4
The next day, pour the cranberry mixture into a fine mesh strainer and let all the excess liquid drain out completely.
5
Place the softened cream cheese in a separate bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip for about two minutes until smooth and creamy.
cream cheese, softened16 ounces
6
Spread the whipped cream cheese in an even layer on the bottom of a pie plate or 9x9 dish.
cream cheese, softened16 ounces
7
Pour the strained cranberry mixture over the cream cheese and spread it out gently. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers or refrigerate until ready.
cream cheese, softened16 ounces
Nutrition Facts
calories
85 calories
fat Content
6g fat
serving Size
2 tbsp
fiber Content
0.5g fiber
sugar Content
6g sugar
sodium Content
60mg sodium
protein Content
1g protein
carbohydrate Content
7g carbs
saturated Fat Content
3g saturated fat
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