Cranberry Jalapeño Honey Dip (Printable)

Tangy cranberry with jalapeño and creamy cheese, topped with sweet honey. A crowd-pleasing appetizer.

# What you'll need:

→ Main Dip

01 - 2 cups fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
02 - 1 to 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and chopped
03 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
04 - 2 green onions, chopped
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Topping

09 - 2 tablespoons honey plus extra for drizzling
10 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

# Method:

01 - Combine cranberries, jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, sugar, salt, and lime juice in a food processor. Pulse until everything is finely chopped but not pureed.
02 - Transfer mixture to a bowl. Cover and chill for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld. This step enhances taste but can be skipped if needed.
03 - Evenly spread softened cream cheese onto a serving platter or shallow dish.
04 - Spoon cranberry-jalapeño mixture over the cream cheese layer.
05 - Drizzle honey evenly on top and sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts, if using.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers, pita chips, or fresh bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Striking sweet and spicy flavor combination
  • Quick to prepare, ideal for gatherings
02 -
  • Leave seeds in jalapeños for extra heat
  • Goat cheese or whipped ricotta work as substitutes for cream cheese
03 -
  • For best flavor, chill the mixture before assembling
  • Use dried cranberries if fresh are unavailable, but decrease sugar
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