Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip with cream cheese is an easy appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other winter holidays. It's so delicious, everyone will be asking for the recipe! 

I've been making this Jalapeño Cranberry Dip as part of our Thanksgiving appetizer spread for years.

I have been asked over and over again for this recipe. It's sweet and tart, the combination of flavors is unlike anything else!

While Cranberries are in season, I like to buy a big bag of them. With it I make a batch of this dip and my favorite Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce a few days before Thanksgiving. A fun way to use any extra cranberries is to make this delicious and beautiful Cranberry Punch!

Jalapeño Cranberry Dip Ingredients

• Whole cranberries
• Jalapeños
• Cilantro
• Green onions 
• Sugar
• Cumin
• Salt
• Lime juice
• Cream cheese

Equipment 

• Food chopper optional
• Silicone spatula
• Cutting board 
• Sharp Knife
• Serving Dish

Instructions

1. Put whole cranberries into a food processor. 
2. Add sugar.
3. Add jalapeños, green onion, and cilantro.
4. Finely chop and mix together in the food processor.  Add the salt, cumin, and fresh lime juice and mix in by hand. 

How to Serve Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

Spread softened cream cheese into a serving dish. Spoon the Cranberry Jalapeño mixture on top of the cream cheese. 

Serve dip with crackers or tortilla chips. My preference is to have this with Wheat Thins. I often serve this as part of a snack tray on this Acacacia Serving Board. 

Pro Tips and FAQ

To make this recipe without a food chopper, use a sharp knife. Finely chop all of the produce separately, then mix it together in a bowl with the sugar, spices, and lime juice. 

Can I use frozen cranberries for this recipe?

Fresh cranberries work best for this recipe. However, it can be made with frozen cranberries, they will just have more liquid in them. The cranberries should be thawed completely. Chop them, strain the excess liquid out, then add the rest of the ingredients in with them.  

Make-ahead instructions: 

Prepare the cranberry jalapeño mixture and keep it in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

The day you want to serve this, soften the cream cheese for an hour or two before serving, then spoon the mixture on top just before it's time to eat. Serve immediately. 

If you make this Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip please leave us a comment and a positive review. They mean a lot to us. 

Jalapeño Cranberry Dip

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is easy to make, it's a sweet, tart, and tangy appetizer for Thanksgiving and winter holidays!

5 from 3 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 16

Author: Pretty Providence

Cost: $20

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Equipment

• food chopper optional, see notes
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Silicone Spatula

Ingredients

• 6 oz Whole Cranberries fresh
• 1 Jalapeño
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 3 Green Onions chopped
• ½ cup Sugar
• ¼ teaspoon Cumin
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 8 oz. Cream Cheese softened
• Crackers

Instructions

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

• Rinse cranberries, cilantro, green onions, and jalapeños.
• Remove the core and seeds from jalapeños.
• Put whole cranberries into a food processor.
• Add sugar.
• Add jalapeños, green onion, and cilantro.
• Finely chop and mix that together in the food processor.  Add the salt, cumin, and fresh lime juice and mix in by hand.
• Refrigerate mixture until ready to serve.

Serving Instructions

• Spread softened cream cheese into a serving dish. Spoon cranberry jalapeño mixture on top of the cream cheese.
• Serve this cranberry jalapeño dip with wheat crackers.

Notes

To make this recipe without a food processor, use a sharp knife. Finely chop all of the produce separately, then mix it together in a bowl with the sugar, spices, and lime juice. 

Make-ahead instructions: 

Prepare the cranberry jalapeño mixture and keep in a tightly sealed container the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

The day you want to serve this, soften the cream cheese for an hour or two before serving, then spoon the mixture on top. 

Can I use frozen cranberries for this recipe?

Fresh cranberries work best for this recipe. However, it can be made with frozen cranberries, they will just have more liquid in them. The cranberries should be thawed completely. Chop them, strain the excess liquid out, then add the rest of the ingredients in with them.  

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