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Your holidays just got a little spicier! Whipping up cranberry jalapeno dip is a quick way to make a party appetizer without using an inch of oven space. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, tart and spicy: Fiery jalapenos create a bold contrast to juicy cranberries, and cream cheese mellows out the heat for a balanced, refreshing bite.<\/p>\n
Plus, cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip is easy to make ahead, so you can enjoy the party more and spend less time in the kitchen. The festive, seasonal look and deeply delicious taste make this one of the best crowd-pleasing dips<\/a>. The flavors will have everyone clamoring for more (and asking for the recipe!).<\/p>\n In a food processor, combine the cranberries, jalapenos, green onions and cilantro.<\/p>\n Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.<\/p>\n Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and add sugar, lemon juice and salt. Stir until combined.<\/p>\n Cover the cranberry-jalapeno mixture and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld. After chilling, strain the liquid from the mixture to avoid a watery dip.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, three to four minutes.<\/p>\n Spread the cream cheese evenly onto an 11×7-inch serving dish.<\/p>\n Spoon the cranberry-jalapeno mixture over the cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.<\/p>\n To store jalapeno cranberry dip, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The assembled dip lasts up to three days, whether fresh or leftover. Before storing, strain any excess liquid from the cranberry mixture to prevent the dip from becoming watery. You can also store the cranberry-jalapeno mix and cream cheese separately, then combine them just before serving for the best texture.<\/p>\n Indeed! You can make the cranberry-jalapeno mixture up to two days in advance. Keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble it with the cream cheese.<\/p>\n Whether you are toasting a French baguette to make crostini, slicing fresh sourdough<\/a>, emptying a box of Triscuits into a basket or making homemade bagel chips<\/a>, this jalapeno cranberry dip pairs nicely with any number of crackers and breads.<\/p>\n Everyone loves a cocktail party with a full complement of one-bite holiday snacks<\/a>. Set the dip on the buffet table with pickled pepperoncini deviled eggs<\/a>, Parmesan mushroom tartlets<\/a> and a festive turkey cheese ball<\/a>. Don’t forget a crowd-pleasing charcuterie board<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cranberry jalapeno dip is here to spice things up\u2014literally! Tart cranberries, spicy jalapenos, and smooth cream cheese make this a bold but balanced appetizer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2072467,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304272,304032,307119,304046,306910,304173,304423,304328,307133,306936,304998,306150,305487,304338,304390,307104,303966,305003,304988,304408,304368,303887,306848,305024,304348,304268,304350,324623,304388,304150,303883,304468,305031,304403],"categories-v2":[259484,308623,310169,308650,309906,311946,309455,308821,308984,308481,310178,309934,308945,311936,310796,308992,308761,310155,308495,308949,308935,308813,308745,308478,309603,308965,309000,259483,309001,309177,308752,309434,308476,308875,308975,308812],"coauthors":[343320],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Jalapeno Popper 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Blend the cranberries and jalapenos<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Refrigerate the mixture<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Layer the dip<\/h3>\n
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Cranberry Jalapeno Dip<\/h2>\n
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What’s the best bread to serve with cranberry jalapeno cream cheese dip?<\/h3>\n
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