Description
Costco Cranberry Jalapeño Dip brings zesty southwestern flair to party spreads with creamy cheese and spicy-sweet cranberry notes. Guests will discover an irresistible blend of tangy cream cheese, bright jalapeños, and festive cranberry sauce perfect for holiday entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits and Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¼ cup (40 grams) green onions, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh cilantro, chopped
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 (8-ounce) (226 grams) packages of cream cheese, softened
Seasonings and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly process cranberries in a food processor until they are roughly chopped, creating a vibrant, textured base, then transfer the mixture to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate finely sliced green onions, diced jalapenos, freshly chopped cilantro, granulated sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into the cranberry mixture. Gently blend all ingredients, allowing the flavors to harmonize and develop for approximately 15 minutes.
- Select a decorative serving platter or shallow dish and evenly spread the cream cheese across its surface, creating a smooth, uniform layer that will serve as the creamy foundation for the topping.
- Carefully distribute the prepared cranberry mixture over the cream cheese, ensuring complete coverage and an attractive, colorful presentation that invites immediate sampling.
- Accompany the dip with an assortment of crisp crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable crudités for a delightful and versatile appetizer experience.
Notes
- Whip up this festive appetizer that transforms simple ingredients into a showstopping party sensation.
- Minimal effort yields maximum flavor with this crowd-pleasing cranberry jalapeño dip.
- Crafted to impress even the most discerning party guests with its vibrant taste and stunning presentation.
- Incredibly versatile spread that elevates any gathering from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Delivers restaurant-quality appetizer experience straight from your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 118 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg