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Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

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A festive, crowd-pleasing dip featuring tangy cranberries, spicy jalapeno, and creamy cream cheese—perfect for Thanksgiving parties or holiday gatherings. Quick to make, colorful, and always a hit with guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or honey)
  • 1 large jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Pretzel crisps, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Add cranberries, sugar, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to a food processor or blender. Pulse 8–10 times until coarsely chopped and chunky, not pureed. Taste and adjust sweetness or heat as needed.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream or Greek yogurt. Beat with a hand mixer (or mix by hand) until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto a serving platter or pie plate, about 1/2 inch thick.
  4. Spoon the cranberry jalapeno relish over the cream cheese layer, spreading gently to cover but not mix into the base. Sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours) for best flavor, or serve immediately.
  6. Serve with pretzel crisps, pita chips, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.

Notes

Taste your jalapeno before adding for heat control. Pulse cranberries just enough for a chunky texture. Soften cream cheese for easy mixing. Layer, don’t mix, for best presentation. Make ahead by prepping components separately. For vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese and yogurt. Double the batch for large parties.

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