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CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE DIP is a hit every time I serve it. Sweet, tart, spicy, tangy…it has all the best flavors going on and it’s perfect over a brick of soft cream cheese.
You guys, I have the best news!
Or maybe the worst news. I’m not sure.
You see…my daughter has finally decided she loves salsa!
This is good because now I have a buddy that enjoys going out for Mexican just as much as I do, but bad because now when I make my restaurant style salsa, she steals it all!
Either way, she’s obsessed and it’s my duty as her mother to introduce her to as many salsa recipes as possible.
Enter this cranberry salsa! It’s so sweet, tangy, and vibrant.
We pour this cranberry salsa over soft cream cheese and then attack it all with crackers. Absolute heaven, you guys!
How to make easy Cranberry Salsa
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To get started, add some cranberries to your food processor. <— This is the one I use and it’s amazing. We use it daily.
Anyway, after a quick chop, add the rest of your ingredients except the cream cheese.
Chop them again in your amazing food processor, then chill.
After it cools in the fridge for a bit, it’ll get a bit more juicy and that juice is basically liquid gold.
Pour it all over some room temp cream cheese and get ready to dip!
Dipping options for cranberry cream cheese dip
- Ritz Crackers
- Saltines
- Tortilla Chips
- Celery
Recipe substitution options
These items can be increased or decreased to your personal taste:
- Jalapeno – Add a second pepper if you want a little more spice
- Green onions – I’ve left these out to keep the husband happy.
- Sugar – Fee free to use your favorite sugar substitute to make this more low carb, but don’t just omit the sugar. This recipe needs it!
If you make other changes to your cranberry cream cheese dip and love it, leave me a comment below!
Want to have a dip party? Here are some unique dips to try!
Pumpkin Pie dip is crazy delicious.
Go for Butterfinger Fruit Dip with a pile of sliced apples.
Cold corn dip pairs great with tortilla chips just like the cranberry dip does.
Olive cheese dip is an awesome warm salty dip option.
And if you want something that’s always a hit for your dip party, how about our easy slow cooker sloppy joe dip?
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 5 green onions chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
- 3/4 cup sugar more or less, to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
Instructions
- Place the cranberries in the bowl of your food processor or blender. Pulse to give them a rough chop. Add the green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, sugar, cumin, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until well combined and finely chopped, but not pureed. Refrigerate for 4 hours (longer if desired, up 24 hours).
- Spread the cream cheese on a serving plate or pie plate in an even layer. Top with the cranberry mixture.
- Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information:
This recipe was originally published in December 21012. It was updated with new photos in October 2019.
Deanna Brennan says
I made this for work last night and it was fabulous!!!!! They loved it and I loved that it was soooo easy!!! Thanks!
sally @ sallys Baking Addiction says
I LOVE THE SOUNDS OF THIS DIP Karly!!!! And UGH. I think I’m still in my fat pants from Christmas last week. And I don’t think I’m going to take them off for another week or two. I need this dip in my life RIGHT now. I’m obsessed with cream cheese based dips!
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile says
This sounds great, definately will be trying, pinned it.
Happy New Years,
Wanda Ann @ memoriesbythemile@gmail.com
Kelly says
This looks absolutely delicious. I am adding it to my holiday menu. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Loretta | A Finn In The Kitchen says
Oh my goodness! This looks amazing and so perfect for this time of year.
Tracy Wilson says
Oh that’s a must try-
I recently made a pancake syrup with peaches and horseradish- I LOVE LOVE LOVE recipes like this!
Happy Holidays- I’m a new subscriber and sometimes fat-pants wearer as well:)
Tracy
Rose Bakes... says
I generally love anything that starts with cream cheese, but I can’t seem to wrap my brain (or tastebuds) around the idea of the cranberries with the onion and pepper… I may have to make this out of curiosity! As for Santa – he brought me an awesome immersible blender and a new HD video camera! Whoo-Hoo!
Sarah says
Try it! Its It’s absolutely amazing.
Chelsea {Whatcha Makin' Now?} says
Yummy! I love cream cheese dips and being sweet and spicy, even better.
Becca from It's Yummilicious says
It’s your fellow fat pants wearin’ buddy here… just letting you know that, as usual, you’ve made me create a shopping list at 7:00 pm, which I will now shove into Brian’s hot hands and pat his adorable butt as he heads out to purchase the items on my list for me. I love you… <3
Joanne says
I’m actually going to a wine and cheese party on NYE so this is perfectional!!
Chelsea says
Yes! I had this at one of my Christmas celebrations and LOVED it but forgot to ask for the recipe! You are a lifesaver!
tijuana (po' man meals) says
this looks so good! such a creative way to use cranberries!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Ive never done cranberries gone savory, i.e. with onions and jalepeno. I’ve only gone sweeter or tropical with other fruit pairings. I love how you mixed things up!
Meghan says
Sounds really yummy!
Elizabeth Ann says
This looks amazing and I love anything with cranberries! 🙂