Spice up your appetizer game with this sweet yet savory delicious jalapeno cranberry dip!

This flavorful concoction adds a burst of color and flavor to your table. If you are looking to impress your guest or just craving a sweet yet savory dip, I would recommend this delicious dip.

Heya baking fam! Happy Thanksgiving to those who are celebrating this long weekend. This weekend has been super busy with family visiting, cooking delicious food and just straight-up entertaining. Now don’t get me wrong, I love my family but too much entertaining can get exhausting, I almost need a day or two to recover. Haha.

The first time I made this jalapeno cranberry dip was about four years ago. I saw the idea on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. EVERYONE LOVED IT! Which is why I went ahead and made it again this year, and guess what? This jalapeno cranberry dip was a huge hit with the fam jam! I made it the night before, had it sit in the fridge and served the dip with Ritz crackers. #chefskiss.

Let’s begin, shall we?

What Is Lactose Free:

First and foremost, I bake using lactose-free ingredients, such as butter, milk, cream cheese etc.

Contrary to what some may believe, lactose–free is not the same as dairy-free. Lactose–free still contains milk, however, there is a certain component, I believe a type of sugar (I may be wrong) where the lactose is removed from dairy, making it lactose–free. Dairy free on the other hand, contains ZERO milk. Alternatives for dairy-free are almond milk or soy milk. You can learn more about the differences here.

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

Lactose-free cream cheese is used for this recipe.
This dip is full of savory and sweet flavors, making it the perfect balance.
It is easy to make. It only takes ten minutes to put together.
This Jalapeno Cranberry Dip is perfect for the holidays, picnic or just a casual snack.
This dip gives you the freedom to customize how spicy and how sweet you want the dip to taste.

Equipment Needed:

Spatula: For mixing.

Mixing Bowl: For the ingredients.

Hand Blender: To whip the cream cheese.

Measuring Spoons and Cup: For measurements.

Knife: To cut the jalapenos.

Food Processor: To blend the cranberries

Lime Juicer: To juice lime

Cutting Board: To cut your ingredients on.

Recipe At A Glance:

Cranberries: You will need one cup.

Jalapeno: Two or three will be needed. More if you are feeling extra spicy!

Cilantro: A small handful.

Sugar: 1/3 cup of sugar for sweetness.

Salt: For taste.

Lime: One lime will be needed.

Cream Cheese: You will need one full brick of lactose-free cream cheese

Step By Step Instructions:

Step One:

Gather all your ingredients and set aside.

Remember to wash your cranberries and jalapenos.

Step Two:

In a mixing bowl, add in the lactose-free cream cheese and whip until smooth using a hand mixer then set aside.

Step Three:

Using a food processor, add the cranberries and blend until pureed. Add the blended cranberries to the bowl.

Step Four:

Chop the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds and stems. Cut them into small pieces (or chunky) and toss them into the bowl.

Step Five:

Chop the washed cilantro and add to the bowl.

Step Six:

Add salt and sugar to the same mixing bowl.

Step Seven:

Finally, cut and squeeze your lime into the bowl and mix everything together using a spatula.

Store in the fridge for about an hour until the ingredients have had a chance to sit together.

Step eight:

Finally, serve with crackers and enjoy!

Prep Time:15

Equipment

Spatula For mixing.
1 Mixing Bowl For the ingredients.
Hand Blender To whip the cream cheese
Measuring spoons and cup For measurements.
Knife To cut the jalapenos and cilantro
Food Processor To blend the cranberries
Lime Juicer To juice lime
Cutting Board To cut your ingredients on.

Ingredients

1 cup Cranberries
2-3 Jalapeno
1 handful Cilantro
1/3 cup Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 Lime
1 brick Cream Cheese lactose – free

Instructions

Gather all your ingredients and set aside. Remember to wash your cranberries and jalapenos.
In a mixing bowl, add in the lactose-free cream cheese and whip until smooth using an electric mixer then set aside.
Using a food processor, add the cranberries and blend until pureed. Add the blended cranberries to the bowl.
Chop the jalapenos in half and remove the seeds and stems. Cut them into small pieces and toss them into the bowl.
Chop the cilantro into small fine pieces and add to the bowl.
Add salt and sugar to the bowl
Cut and squeeze your lime into the bowl then mix the entire bowl using a spatula.
Store in the fridge for about an hour until the ingredients have had a chance to sit together.

Servings: 20 people

Tips And Variations:

Use more jalapenos for more of a spicy kick.
Use less sugar for less sweetness.
If you don’t like chunky jalapenos you can always blend them in the food processor with the cranberries.
Lactose-free cream cheese was used for this recipe but feel free to use cream cheese that is not lactose-free.
You can serve the dip with tortilla chips and/or with veggies.
This dip can be made the night before.

Storing This Delicious Jalapeno Cranberry Dip:

Because this Delicious Jalapeno Cranberry Dip has lactose-free cream cheese as one of the ingredients, store the dip in an air-tight container and place it in the fridge for up to one week.

Thank You:

Comment below if you have any questions or if you’ve tried my Jalapeno Cranberry Dip.

If you are interested in more spicy appetizers, have a look at my super spicy baked chicken wings.

Hopefully baking brings you joy and happiness as it does for me and my family!

From my kitchen to yours,

Jas.

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Delicious Jalapeno Cranberry Dip

What Is Lactose Free:

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

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Recipe At A Glance: