The unique flavors of cranberry, cilantro, jalapeno and onions combine to create such a tasty appetizer dip that you may find yourself making this recipe on repeat like I do! Starting in November, I make this dip any chance I have because it is always a favorite and always requested.  If you like pepper jelly and cream cheese, you will really love this combination to serve at your next gathering.  My entire family loves it, and I can’t count how many times I have given out this recipe over the past decade!

Cranberry Jalapeno Dip with Cream Cheese

Lydia Menzies

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Ingredients

  

• 12 oz fresh cranberries
• 3-4 chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
• dash salt
• 16 oz cream cheese softened
• Wheat Thins Crackers

Instructions

 

• Place cranberries in food processor and chop coarsely.
• Add green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, sugar, cumin, lemon juice, and salt and pulse in food processor until finely chopped.
• Place mixture in a bowl and cover. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let flavors combine. I like to make mine the night before and refrigerate overnight.
• When you are ready to serve the dip, spread softened cream cheese on a medium to large serving platter.
• Top cream cheese with the cranberry mixture. Cover the cream cheese evenly.
• Garnish with cilantro.

  Serve with Wheat Thins or other crackers of your choice.

The cranberry jalapeno dip is such a pretty color~ and my favorite way to serve it is garnished with the remaining cilantro.  At Christmas, I add cream cheese stars on top and then surround the dip with cilantro to resemble a wreath.

This recipe is truly what kicks off the holiday season for me and is my go-to for parties or for sharing with my family.  We have enjoyed it while watching football, celebrating Thanksgiving with family, and hosting friends at Christmas throughout the years. I also suggest taking this dish when you need to bring an appetizer to a party.  I wish I knew who to credit with the original recipe my best guess is Jamie Cooks it Up or Sparrows and Lilly  It’s a good one! I hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

Lydia xo