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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

Delicious Cranberry Jalapeño Dip with cream cheese, scallions, and fresh cranberries, perfect for serving with pita chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Food Processor
  • serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages cream cheese 8-ounce packages
  • 1 medium scallion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper trimmed and halved
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro plus more for serving
  • 1 medium lemon or lime juiced
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries thawed if frozen
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Cinnamon pita chips for serving

Instructions
 

  • Place cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer and let sit at room temperature until softened.
  • Prepare ingredients: Cut scallion, trim jalapeño, pick cilantro leaves, and juice lemon or lime, adding to food processor.
  • Add cranberries, sugar, and salt to food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
  • Beat cream cheese on medium speed until light and creamy; transfer to serving plate and spread evenly.
  • Spoon cranberry-jalapeño mixture over cream cheese, garnish with cilantro, and serve with pita chips.

Notes

Cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The cranberry-jalapeño mixture can be made up to 1 week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg
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