Do you have to use a food processor?

If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can chop everything up finely with a sharp chef's knife. But it's MUCH easier to make using a food processor.

Can this dip be made in advance?

While I don't recommend layering the dip in advance, you can make the components in advance. The cranberry mixture can (and is best) made the day before. You can even whip up the cream cheese and spread it in the pie plate the day before as well. Then just layer the two before serving (I recommend pulling out the cream cheese layer an hour in advance so it can come back to room temperature).

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip | Kathleen's Cravings

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

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★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is a beautiful layered, festive, and flavorful dip! Pulse together cranberries, jalapeños, green onions, and sugar before layering over whipped cream cheese. The results are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and creamy.

Author: Kathleen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings
Category: Appetizer
Method: Food Processor
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 jalapeños, seeds optional
12 ounces fresh cranberries
4-5 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 cup sugar, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 8 ounces bricks cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream

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Instructions

Pulse Cranberry Mixture - Start by adding all ingredients (except for the cream cheese and sour cream) to a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.
Chill Cranberry Mixture - Pop the cranberry mixture, covered, in the fridge for at least four hours, overnight is ideal, so the flavors meld together.
Cream Cheese Layer - When about ready to serve, mix together the softened cream cheese and sour cream with a hand mixer until combined. Spread the cream cheese mixture into a pie plate or other shallow, rimmed dish.
Top with Cranberries - Remove the cranberry mixture from the fridge. If there is excess moisture, you can carefully drain that off. Layer the cranberries over the cream cheese mixture.
Serve - Serve immediately with crackers or pretzels and enjoy!

Notes

Food Processor or Blender - For best (and easiest) results, pulse up the ingredients in a food processor or blender. You can do this with a sharp chef's knife, but it's tougher to get the fine texture.

Pie Plate or Other Shallow Dish - For serving. It's best to use a shallow dish that has a slight ridge for easier dipping.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/10 of dip
Calories: 344
Sugar: 41.6 g
Sodium: 214.8 mg
Fat: 17.6 g
Carbohydrates: 46.9 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 49.8 mg

Keywords: Cranberry Jalapeño Dip, Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

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