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Cranberry jalapeño cream cheese dip with a smooth white cream cheese base, glossy red cranberry sauce swirls, and small green jalapeño pieces.

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

Creamy, spicy cranberry jalapeño dip with red onion and lime, topped with whole berry cranberry sauce, ready in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blocks cream cheese 8 oz; for dairy-free use Kite Hill cream cheese
  • 2 fresh jalapeños seeds removed and finely diced
  • 2-3 Tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions plus more for garnish
  • 1 can cranberry sauce with whole berries 14 oz

Method
 

  1. Soften the cream cheese to room temperature, then beat it with an electric mixer until fluffy. Incorporate the garlic powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, jalapeño bits, and both green and red onions, blending thoroughly.
  2. Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture onto a serving dish.
  3. Spoon the cranberry sauce on top, smoothing it into an even layer.
  4. Finish with a sprinkle of green onions and present with crackers of choice.