Description
A vibrant and creamy 10-minute cranberry jalapeno dip featuring whipped dairy-free cream cheese, fresh jalapeños, red and green onions, and a layer of whole berry cranberry sauce. Perfect as a festive appetizer served with crackers or chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 16 oz dairy-free cream cheese (2 8 oz containers), or regular cream cheese if not dairy-free
- 2 fresh jalapeños, seeds removed and finely diced
- 2-3 Tbsp finely diced red onion
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions plus more for garnish
Topping
- 14 oz can cranberry sauce with whole berries
Instructions
- Prepare cream cheese mixture: Bring the cream cheese to room temperature, then whip using a handheld mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, diced jalapeños, and diced red and green onions. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
- Assemble dip base: Transfer the whipped cream cheese mixture to your chosen serving platter and spread it evenly to form the base layer of the dip.
- Add cranberry topping: Spoon the cranberry sauce over the cream cheese layer and spread gently with a spoon to create a uniform top layer.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle additional chopped green onions on top for garnish. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers, chips, or bread for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute regular cream cheese if you are not dairy free.
- For gluten-free options, pair with Simple Mills rosemary or sea salt crackers.
- A food processor can be used instead of a handheld mixer to whip the cream cheese.
- This dip keeps well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; prepare the cream cheese mixture ahead and add cranberry topping just before serving.
- Double the recipe to accommodate larger gatherings.
- Serve with a variety of dippers such as pretzel chips, pita chips, tortilla chips, potato chips, or baguettes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
