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Zesty Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

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A quick and easy party dip combining sweet cranberries, spicy jalapeño, and creamy cream cheese for a festive and crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (227g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (about 100g) fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely diced (seeds removed for milder heat)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and roughly chop the fresh cranberries. Dice the jalapeño finely, removing seeds if you want to keep it mild. Slice the green onion thinly.
  2. Make sure your cream cheese is softened—leave it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting if you can.
  3. In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Stir in honey, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and diced jalapeño, distributing flavors without pureeing.
  5. Mix in the sliced green onion last to keep its fresh crunch and color. Give everything one last gentle stir to blend.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour to let flavors meld and the dip thicken slightly.
  7. Bring the dip out about 10 minutes before serving to take the chill off. Serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.

Notes

For milder heat, remove jalapeño seeds. Use a food processor for a smoother texture but keep some chunkiness for bursts of flavor. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for easier mixing. The dip holds well refrigerated for up to 2 days. Stir before serving and bring to room temperature for best flavor. Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave for different sweetness. Vegan cream cheese can be used for a dairy-free version.

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