Best Cranberry Dip Recipes

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CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE DIP



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I got this from a neighbor while living in Germany and modified it a little. She was an American too. This was always a hit at every get-together we had! Fresh cranberries with jalapenos, sugar, green onions, and cilantro makes for great salsa. Add the cream cheese and you have a great dip! Serve with Ritz® crackers or Wheat Thins®.

Provided by momoftwinboys

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in a food processor or by hand. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add sugar, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to cranberries; mix well. Cover and store in the refrigerator until cranberries have lost some of their bitter taste, about 4 hours.
  • Place cream cheese bricks on a plate and pour cranberry mixture over top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

CRANBERRY JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE DIP



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This is a fun dip that is both sweet and spicy. I got the recipe by varying other cranberry salsa and dip recipes I have found. I got the idea of the fusion of oil from a friend. There are many ideas for use and a great item to take along when you want to surprise your friends with something they probably have not tried. Serve with Triscuits®, pita chips, or crackers.

Provided by WMPROS

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup vegetable oil
10 ounces dried sweetened cranberries
½ cup white sugar, or to taste
½ cup water, or more as needed
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat; add oil. Stir cranberries into hot oil and cook until cranberries absorb most of oil, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix sugar, water, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, cilantro, and salt into cranberries; cook until reduced and softened, 10 to 15 more minutes. Add more water if needed.
  • Pulse cranberry mixture in a food processor or blender until very smooth; cool completely.
  • Stir cooled cranberry mixture and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 119.6 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

CRANBERRY AND BACON SWISS CHEESE DIP



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This warm, rich and creamy Swiss cheese dip is guaranteed to please family and friends alike. Served with thin, crunchy slices of French bread, it makes the perfect appetizer-especially since it can be prepared ahead, put in the fridge, and then baked just before you want to serve it. -Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped onions, thawed and patted dry
8 pieces ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided
1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick), toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, mustard and garlic pepper blend. Add Swiss cheese; mix well. Stir in onions, bacon, 1/4 cup almonds and cranberries. Spread into a greased 1- or 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Place on a baking sheet., Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Serve warm with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CRANBERRY DIP



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The color of this dip is very festive and would make a nice addition to any snack or appetizer table at your next holiday party.

Provided by ELIZRA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cranberries with sugar in a 2 quart baking dish with a lid, stirring well to coat all the berries. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the cranberries pop and release their liquid.
  • Remove from oven and stir in the apricot jam and pecans. Refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. To serve, allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature, and pour dip over the block of cream cheese on a serving dish. Serve with buttery round crackers or small pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 24.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

CREAMY CRANBERRY DIP



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You can use a variety of salty crackers to scoop up helpings of this slightly sweet cranberry dip. The recipe yields a lot so it's great for large gatherings.-Joy McQuaid, Darlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, honey and cinnamon until smooth. Spread into a shallow bowl or 9-in. pie plate. Top with cranberry sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

CRANBERRY-JALAPENO DIP



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If you're looking for the most festive party snack ever, this is it. The combination of cranberries, jalapeno, and just the right amount of sugar makes this dip a favorite for its looks and its taste! It's different, it's delicious, and it makes a gorgeous table addition. What's not to love? Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. Serve with tortilla chips.

Provided by My Stir Crazy Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
6 medium fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 medium limes, juiced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, jalapenos, and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, working in batches if necessary. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir in sugar, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 94.4 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 881.8 mg, Sugar 80.9 g

HOT 'N' SPICY CRANBERRY DIP



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When I want to make this as an appetizer on Christmas or New Year's, I double the recipe, using one 16-ounce can of cranberry sauce. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Miniature hot dogs or smoked sausage links, warmed
Sliced apples or pears

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with sausage and/or fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY FLUFF FRUIT DIP WITH FRUIT WREATH



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Serve this delicious dip made using marshmallow crème and fruits in the middle of an assorted fruit wreath - perfect appetizer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7-oz.) jar marshmallow creme
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup frozen cranberry-orange sauce, thawed
1 bunch curly endive
2 red apples, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 small clusters seedless red grapes
3 small clusters seedless green grapes
5 or 6 strawberries
1 star fruit, sliced, if desired
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, if desired

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine marshmallow creme and cream cheese; beat until smooth. Stir in cranberry-orange sauce.
  • Line large platter with endive leaves. Place bowl of dip in center. Dip apple slices in lemon juice; arrange in circle about 1 inch from edge of plate, overlapping slices. Arrange grapes and strawberries on apples randomly around dip. Tuck slices of star fruit among other fruit. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over endive leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 21 g

BAKED CRANBERRY JALAPENO DIP



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Tart and spicy, this baked cheese dip will liven up any gathering.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Time 40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 slices LAND O LAKES® Deli American, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons jarred jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cups frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 thin slice Baguette slices, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine cheeses and jalapenos in bowl; mix well.
  • Place cranberries and sugar in another bowl; toss to coat. Gently stir cranberries into cheese mixture.
  • Spread mixture into 1-quart casserole dish. Bake 30-35 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
  • Serve with baguette slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 97.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CRANBERRY FRUIT DIP



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From the 'Kraft Food & Family' Holiday 2005 magazine. This recipe is a great addition to any fruit tray, and is an excellent use for leftover cranberry sauce.

Provided by Banriona

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h10m

Yield 32 Tbsp, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and cranberry sauce with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping; cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

CRANBERRY ORANGE FRUIT DIP



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This dip is a variation of my Recipe #209060, which I usually serve with fruits from apple wedges to banana slices & more!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 1 2/3 cups, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients.
  • Chill thoroughly before serving.

CRANBERRY SWISS DIP



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Here's an easy-to-make dip that's from The Joy of Cranberries: The Tangy Red Treat cookbook, which I got from my Cookbook Swap partner not long ago! It go well with slices of apple or pear, as well as on crackers & squares of bread!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 17m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese with pineapple, softened
1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, shredded (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest, grated
2 tablespoons apple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended.
  • Spread in 9" pie plate, & bake until thoroughly heated, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 15.7, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.2

SEVEN-LAYER CRANBERRY COBB DIP



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This festive dip is similar to a layered salad. We recommend scooping a mound of it onto a plate (make sure you get all the layers) and then spreading it on your favorite crackers.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups walnut halves
7 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
2 cups sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups shredded skinless boneless meat from a rotisserie chicken (about 1 whole chicken)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups crumbled blue cheese
6 stalks celery, leaves separated and reserved, stalks coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
Crackers for serving

Steps:

  • Special equipment: a 2-quart trifle bowl
  • Adjust two oven racks to the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and the bread on another baking sheet. Bake the walnuts until golden and toasted, about 10 minutes. Bake the bread until lightly golden brown and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Set both aside to cool completely. Finely chop 2 cups of the walnuts and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, parsley, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Put the chicken in a food processor along with 1 cup of the sour cream mixture, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Process until the mixture is a chunky puree. Transfer to another medium bowl and set aside.
  • Rinse out the food processor, and add the toasted bread, 2 cups of the unchopped walnuts, the mustard and 1 teaspoon salt. Process until the mixture resembles a chunky puree. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and 2 tablespoons water through the feed tube. Continue to process until smooth.
  • To assemble the dip, make an even layer of the chicken salad in the bottom of a 2-quart trifle bowl. Then top with even layers of the following: the walnut mixture, chopped celery stalks, blue cheese, the reserved finely chopped walnuts, the remaining sour cream-herb sauce and then the cranberries. Sprinkle with the celery leaves. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours or overnight. Serve with crackers.

CRANBERRY JALAPENO CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Categories     Fruit     Christmas     Fall     Thanksgiving     Appetizer     Chill

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces fresh, uncooked cranberries
1/4 cup green onion
2 fresh jalapeno peppers
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
16 ounces cream cheese (whipped)

Steps:

  • Use hand food chopper to chop cranberries. (It is best to not use a food processor to chop these as the cranberries liquefy too much.)
  • Chop green onion and jalapeno peppers.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add chopped cranberries, green onion, and jalapenos.
  • Add sugar, lemon juice, and salt on top of cranberry mixture and stir gently until blended.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator overnight.
  • Take cranberry mixture out of the refrigerator and stir all ingredients together. Strain out all liquid using a colander with small holes.
  • Whip softened cream cheese with hand mixture until smooth (about 2 minutes) and spread cream cheese over bottom of a pie plate or 9x9 dish.
  • Pour cranberry mixture atop cream cheese and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Spread over Ritz crackers.

HOT CRANBERRY SWISS DIP



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Another fabulous recipe from my Bunco group. You've got to try the gingersnaps with this. It's quirky, but so very tasty. This also tastes really good on wheat thins.

Provided by Penny Burdge

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 lb shredded swiss cheese
2 c dried cranberries
2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
4 1/4 Tbsp apple juice

Steps:

  • 1. Blend all the ingredients well together and put into an 8 or 9 inch round glass serving dish. Bake 15 minutes in a preheated 375? oven until hot and bubbly. Serve with gingersnaps.

SPICED CRANBERRY DIP



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Bring out the Spiced Cranberry Dip at your next Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering. Your holiday crowd will be joyful about dipping into this mouthwatering Spiced Cranberry Dip, a combination of creamy and sweet with a hint of heat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1-3/4 cups or 14 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
  • Mix next 3 ingredients; spoon over cream cheese. Top with nuts.
  • Serve with round buttery crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

SPICY AND SWEET CRANBERRY JALAPENO DIP



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Cranberry, jalapeno, green onion and cream cheese all come together to create one of the best appetizers I've had in a LONG time. This recipe is from Lindsey at Sparrows + Lily.

Provided by PMHawk

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fresh cranberries, diced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dash salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium-sized bowl, add chopped cranberries, green onion, cilantro and jalapeno. (NOTE: Don't use a food processor to chop these. It is slightly time consuming, but the cranberries will liquify if they are not hand-chopped.).
  • 2. Pour sugar, lemon juice and salt over cranberry mixture and stir gently until blended.
  • 3. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least one hour. If you prefer less tart cranberries, keep in the refrigerator overnight.
  • 4. Take cranberry mixture out of the refrigerator and stir all ingredients together. Strain out the liquid using a colander with small holes.
  • 5. Spread cream cheese over bottom of a pie plate or 9×9 dish.
  • 6. Pour cranberry mixture atop cream cheese and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • 7. Serve with Ritz crackers and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.2, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 203.6, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 35.1, Protein 3.6

SAVORY PUMPKIN DIP WITH CRANBERRY REDUCTION



Savory Pumpkin Dip with Cranberry Reduction image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup 100 percent pure cranberry juice
2 sprigs fresh sage
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt
One 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon orange zest plus the juice of 1 medium orange
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus additional for sprinkling
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Toasted pepitas, for sprinkling
Fresh parsley leaves, for sprinkling
Crunchmaster® Multi-Grain Sea Salt Crackers or Crunchmaster® Multi-Seed Original Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • For the reduction: Combine the cranberry juice, sage, bay leaves, honey and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced to a thin syrup (about 1 tablespoon), 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then discard the sage and bay leaves.
  • For the dip: Combine the beans, pumpkin, orange zest and juice, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process to make a chunky paste.
  • Drizzle in the olive oil and 3 tablespoons water. Process until thick and very smooth, adding a little more water if needed. Season with salt.
  • Spread the dip in a wide, flat serving bowl. Sprinkle lightly with pumpkin pie spice and drizzle with the cranberry reduction. Sprinkle with the pepitas and parsley and serve with Crunchmaster Crackers on the side for dipping.

CRANBERRY SALSA DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE



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Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 C fresh cranberries
1/4 C minced green onions
2 small Jalapeno peppers, cored, seeded and minced
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c fresh cilantro
2 T freshly grated ginger
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 pkgs cream cheese
cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Process cranberries. Place in bowl, mix with onions, peppers, sugar, cilantro, ginger and lemon. Cover with wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Place cream cheese on plate and cover with dip. Serve wtih crackers

CRANBERRY SALSA DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE RECIPE HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY SALSA DIP - CRANBERRY SALSA RECIPE



Cranberry Salsa Dip with Cream Cheese Recipe How To Make Cranberry Salsa Dip - Cranberry Salsa Recipe image

This fantastic Cranberry Salsa Dip recipe was shared with me by Carol Reich of Hillsboro, Oregon. Carol won a Dip Contest on the Satellite Sisters Radio Show with this outstanding and also beautiful-to-look-at recipe. This makes a great holiday (Thanksgiving and/or Christmas) appetizer.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12-ounce bag) or 3 cups fresh cranberries
1/4 cup minced green onions
2 small (approximately 2 tablespoons) jalapeno chile peppers
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons finely-grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
Cranberries and/or cilantro sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Rinse, drain, and pick over cranberries, (discarding all that are soft or bruised).
  • Place the cranberries in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped but not mushy.
  • Place chopped cranberries in a bowl; mix together with onions, jalapeno peppers, sugar, cilantro leaves, ginger, and lemon juice.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours so flavors develop (salsa will be too sharp and tart to begin with).
  • On a serving plate, place cream cheese; cover with the dip. Garnish, if desired, and served with crackers.
  • Makes 1 1/2 cups.

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