Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip (Print-Friendly Version)
Tangy cranberries, spicy jalapeño, and cream cheese make a crowd-pleasing starter for any celebration.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cranberry Jalapeño Topping
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340 grams fresh cranberries
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100 grams granulated sugar, adjust to taste
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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3 scallions, chopped (green and white parts)
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1 jalapeño, seeded and membranes removed, chopped
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15 grams fresh cilantro leaves
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0.5 to 0.75 teaspoons ground cumin, to taste
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Pinch of salt
→ Base and Serving
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454 grams cream cheese, softened
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Wheat crackers, for serving
# How to Make It:
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Add cranberries to a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add sugar, lemon juice, jalapeño, scallions, cilantro, cumin, and salt. Blend, scraping down the sides as needed, until finely chopped.
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Use a slotted spoon, sieve, or cheesecloth to strain excess juices from the cranberry mixture. Reserve the liquid for potential use in beverages.
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Place softened cream cheese on a serving platter. Use a spatula to spread evenly into a layer approximately 0.5 centimetres thick.
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Spoon the drained cranberry-jalapeño mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer. Garnish with a whole cranberry and additional cilantro leaves if desired.
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Offer immediately with wheat crackers.
# Extra Information:
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For increased spice, substitute jalapeño with a seeded habanero; remove seeds for reduced heat.