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Flavorful Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

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A creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy dip combining whole berry cranberry sauce, jalapeño, and cream cheese. Perfect for parties and easy to prepare in about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 medium fresh jalapeño, finely diced (remove seeds for milder heat)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out at room temperature for about 5 minutes until soft but not melted.
  2. Finely dice the jalapeño and thinly slice the green onions, including the green tops.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, whole berry cranberry sauce, diced jalapeño, and green onions. Mix gently but thoroughly until well blended and marbled with cranberry streaks and jalapeño flecks.
  4. Stir in garlic powder, lime juice, and honey. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix again to ensure even distribution. Adjust lime juice or honey to taste if desired.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dip to firm up.
  6. Before serving, gently stir the dip and garnish with extra sliced green onions or whole cranberry berries if available. Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based spread like almond milk cream cheese. To thicken the dip, reduce cranberry sauce to 3/4 cup. For a smoother dip, add a teaspoon of milk or cream or blend briefly in a food processor. Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat level. Chill dip for at least 30 minutes for best flavor and texture. Serve with gluten-free dippers if needed.

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