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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

Cranberry jalapeño dip with chopped fresh cranberries, jalapeño and cilantro over cream cheese, with a cracker scooping a bite and crackers on the side.

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Sweet, tangy and a little spicy fresh cranberry relish spooned over whipped cream cheese. A no-cook, make-ahead holiday appetizer!

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340 g) fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1–2 jalapeños, seeded
  • ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro
  • 3 green onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 (8 oz / 225 g) blocks cream cheese, softened
  • Crackers, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pulse cranberries, sugar, jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, lime juice and salt in a food processor 10–15 times until finely chopped.
  2. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth and spread on a serving plate.
  4. Drain excess liquid from the cranberry mixture and spoon it over the cream cheese.
  5. Serve with crackers.

Notes

  • Leave the jalapeño seeds in for more heat.
  • Store the topping and cream cheese separately for up to 4 days.