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Close-up of a creamy cranberry jalapeño dip in a bowl, garnished with cilantro.

Excite Your Guests with Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Dip: A Must-Have Appetizer

This vibrant cranberry jalapeño dip is a perfect appetizer to impress your guests during the holidays with its sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruits
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (seeds removed for less heat)
Dairy & Condiments
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Herbs & Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
Seasonings
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Serving
  • for serving Tortilla chips or crackers

Method
 

  1. Cook cranberries with water until they burst, then cool.
  2. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Add cranberries and jalapeños to the mixture.
  4. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, honey, and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve with chips or crackers.

Notes

Chill the dip to enhance flavors before serving.