Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Holiday Dip: 3 Sweet Secrets
This festive Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Holiday Dip is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, ideal for your Christmas gatherings. It’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1.5 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional, for garnish)
- Crackers or baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, and diced jalapeños. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into a small serving dish or ramekin.
- Spoon the whole berry cranberry sauce over the top of the cream cheese mixture, creating a festive layer.
- Garnish with chopped pecans, if desired.
- Serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
- For a milder dip, remove all seeds and membranes from the jalapeños.
- You can make this dip a day in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg