Holiday Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Holiday Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip layers whipped cream cheese with a bright cranberry salsa for a fresh and festive make-ahead appetizer.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 329kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons scallions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper stem and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, scallions, and jalapeno. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6-8 hours. Remove from the fridge and pour into a fine mesh strainer. Press the cranberry mixture into the strainer to drain the excess liquid.
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer and beat the softened cream cheese for 1 minute, until smooth.
- Transfer the cream cheese to a 6-8-inch serving dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Spread cranberry mixture over the top of the cream cheese. Serve cool or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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