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Festive Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
This festive cranberry jalapeño dip is a colorful and flavorful appetizer, perfect for any holiday gathering. A creamy whipped cream cheese base is topped with a vibrant mix of tart cranberries, spicy jalapeño, and fresh cilantro, creating a simple yet impressive dish.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Daniel Mercer📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place softened cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl if using a hand mixer.
cream cheese, softened2 (8 ounce) packages
2
In a food processor, combine the scallion, seeded jalapeño, cilantro, lemon or lime juice, cranberries, sugar, and salt.
medium scallion1medium lemon or lime, juiced1
3
Pulse the topping mixture about 10 times until finely chopped but still retaining some texture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4
Using the paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed for about ⏱️ 2 minutes until light, smooth, and creamy.
cream cheese, softened2 (8 ounce) packages
5
Spread the whipped cream cheese in an even layer onto a shallow serving plate or a 9-inch pie dish.
cream cheese, softened2 (8 ounce) packages
6
Using a slotted spoon, scoop the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese, leaving any excess liquid behind.
cream cheese, softened2 (8 ounce) packages
7
Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and serve immediately with your favorite crackers or pita chips.
Nutrition Facts
calories
120 calories
fat Content
10g fat
serving Size
2 tbsp
fiber Content
1g fiber
sugar Content
5g sugar
sodium Content
150mg sodium
protein Content
2g protein
carbohydrate Content
6g carbs
saturated Fat Content
6g saturated fat
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