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Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and festive cranberry cream cheese dip that’s perfect for any holiday gathering!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
  • 3 green onions (chopped, green parts separated from whites)
  • 1 small jalapeno (seeded and membrane removed)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar (plus more for drizzling)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • flaky sea salt (such as Maldon® (optional))
  • crackers or pita chips for serving

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine cranberries, green onion whites, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, honey, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped and mixed.
  2. Place the cranberry mixture in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl to drain excess liquid.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on a serving platter.
  5. Top with the strained cranberry mixture, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and garnish with green onion greens.
  6. Drizzle additional honey if desired and serve with crackers or pita chips.

Notes

  • This dip can be made a day in advance for easy preparation.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.
  • Adjust jalapeno for desired spiciness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg