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Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-18 |6 Comments
Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
Photo of Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip - finished dish

Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

PREP15 min
COOK0 min

This Cranberry-Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip recipe is the ultimate sweet and spicy appetizer—perfect for parties and holiday gatherings, ready in minutes!

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8SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Add cranberries, jalapenos, cilantro, green onions, sugar, lime juice, and salt to a food processor.
  2. 2
    Pulse several times, scraping the bowl as needed, until a coarse, salsa-like mixture forms.
  3. 3
    Transfer the cranberry salsa to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. 4
    Spread softened cream cheese in an even layer on a large plate or platter.
  5. 5
    Spoon the chilled cranberry-jalapeno salsa over the cream cheese.
  6. 6
    Serve with crackers or bread, garnished with extra cilantro if you like.

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