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Holiday Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

A festive, creamy dip with tart cranberries and spicy jalapeños, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Flavorings
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce optional
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced, seeds optional
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper optional, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish & Serving
  • fresh herbs optional
  • crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Finely chop cranberries, jalapeño, and red bell pepper. Set aside. Soften cream cheese at room temperature.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in cranberries, jalapeño, and red bell pepper.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs and whole cranberries or jalapeño slices. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Notes

Adjust jalapeño seeds for heat preference. Can be made a day ahead.