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Holiday Jalapeño Cranberry Dip

A festive sweet-and-spicy holiday dip made with fresh cranberries, jalapeños, and a creamy base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 2 jalapeños finely chopped
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange or lime juice
  • 1 tsp citrus zest
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook cranberries, sugar, citrus juice, and zest in a saucepan until cranberries burst.
  2. Stir in chopped jalapeños and salt. Cool completely.
  3. Spread cream cheese into a serving dish.
  4. Top with cooled cranberry mixture and garnish with herbs.

Notes

Adjust jalapeño heat to taste.