Cranberry Jalapeño Honey Dip (Printable Version)

Tangy cranberries, jalapeño and honey combine for a vibrant, creamy dip ideal for festive entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dip Base

01 - 2 cups fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
02 - 1 to 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and chopped
03 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
04 - 2 green onions, chopped
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Finishing Touches

09 - 2 tablespoons honey, plus extra for drizzling
10 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a food processor, combine cranberries, jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, granulated sugar, salt, and lime juice. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
02 - Transfer the cranberry mixture to a mixing bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for optimal flavor development. Chilling is recommended but optional.
03 - Evenly spread softened cream cheese onto a serving platter or a shallow dish, shaping it with a spatula for a uniform layer.
04 - Spoon the chilled cranberry-jalapeño mixture evenly over the cream cheese base.
05 - Drizzle honey over the assembled dip and sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top if desired.
06 - Present immediately accompanied by crackers, pita chips, or fresh bread.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to assemble no baking needed just a quick whiz in the food processor
  • Perfect balance of sweet tangy and spicy flavors to wake up your palate
  • Works with pantry and fridge staples you can swap in what you have on hand
  • A showstopper on any appetizer spread and always gets recipe requests
  • Ready for gluten-free and vegetarian guests alike
02 -
  • Vegetarian and gluten free for easy sharing
  • High in vitamin C from cranberries and jalapeños
  • Excellent make ahead party option
  • No need to bake or heat up your kitchen
  • Customizable heat level for all guests
03 -
  • Letting the cranberry salsa chill before assembling the dip makes all the difference in flavor and texture
  • If you want extra visual flair reserve a few whole cranberries to scatter on top
  • For less sweetness use whipped ricotta in place of cream cheese and only a touch of honey
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