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Flavorful Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe

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A creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dip combining tart cranberries and jalapeño with smooth cream cheese, perfect for Thanksgiving appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (100 g) fresh cranberries
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (seeds optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Finely chop the jalapeño pepper, removing seeds if a milder dip is preferred.
  3. Thinly slice the green onions, including both white and green parts.
  4. In a medium bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add honey, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the whipped cream cheese and mix until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped jalapeño, green onions, and fresh cranberries, keeping cranberries whole or slightly crushed.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the dip firm up.
  8. Before serving, stir gently and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with extra green onions or whole cranberries if desired.

Notes

Soften cream cheese well to avoid lumps. Adjust jalapeño seeds for desired heat. Chill dip at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Can substitute plant-based cream cheese and maple syrup for a dairy-free version. Leftovers keep up to 4 days refrigerated. Not recommended to freeze.

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