Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

Name: Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries (about 1-1/2 cups); 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, ribs removed; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 3 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

This elegant cranberry jalapeno dip expertly balances sweet, tart, spicy and creamy flavors, making it an ideal addition to any festive spread.

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, ribs removed
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

Directions

Place cranberries, jalapenos, green onion and cilantro into a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a bowl; add sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours. Strain liquid well.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 3-4 minutes. Spread onto a 11x7-in. serving dish. Spoon cranberry mixture on top of cream cheese. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 82 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Everyone has a holiday appetizer "greatest hit," and this just may become yours. Fiery jalapenos create a bold contrast to tart and juicy cranberries, and cream cheese mellows out the heat for a balanced, refreshing bite. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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