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Cranberry-jalapeño cream cheese dip in a white bowl, garnished with chopped green onions.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 3 green onions chopped (reserve some for garnish)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus more to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • Assorted crackers for dipping

Instructions

  • Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
    Pulsing cranberries for cranberry-jalapeño cream cheese dip.
  • Add green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until combined but chunky. Adjust sweetness with more sugar if needed.
    Adding cilantro, sugar, cranberries, and jalapeños to a food processor for cranberry-jalapeño cream cheese dip.
  • Transfer the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld. Drain excess liquid if needed.
    Cranberry-jalapeño cream cheese dip covered in a bowl, refrigerating overnight.
  • Spread softened cream cheese on a plate or serving dish. Top with chilled cranberry mixture and sprinkle with extra green onions. Refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving with crackers.
    Cranberry-jalapeño cream cheese dip topped with green onions.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 16g (25%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Sodium: 173mg (8%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 18g (20%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.