Description
This Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is a vibrant, creamy dip that perfectly balances tart cranberries with the spicy kick of jalapeños. Ideal for holiday parties or any get-together, its smooth texture combined with fresh green onions and a touch of sweetness makes it a crowd-pleaser. The dip is easy to prepare and must be chilled for an hour to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Dairy
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Condiments & Sweeteners
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine cranberries and jalapeños: In a medium-sized bowl, mix the fresh cranberries and diced jalapeños together, ensuring they are evenly combined to distribute the spicy flavor throughout the dip.
- Prepare the creamy base: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Add green onions and sugar: Stir the chopped green onions and sugar into the cream cheese mixture thoroughly, allowing the sweetness and freshness to blend in well.
- Fold in cranberry and jalapeño mixture: Carefully fold the cranberry and jalapeño mixture into the creamy base, combining them gently to maintain some texture while mixing flavors evenly.
- Chill the dip: Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors marry and the dip firm up slightly, enhancing its taste and texture.
Notes
- For less heat, remove jalapeño seeds before dicing.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise for the creamiest texture.
- Let the dip chill overnight for an even more developed flavor.
- Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
