Cranberry jalapeño dip is a copycat favorite!
A creamy base is studded with tart cranberries and a little kick from jalapeno peppers and fresh cilantro.
It’s perfect for dipping and scooping all year long.
Quick & Easy Appetizer
- This tasty copycat Costco cranberry jalapeno dip is easy to make without battling the crowds.
- It uses simple ingredients and is fast to prepare.
- Made with fresh ingredients, jalapeno cranberry dip is free of preservatives or fillers, so you know what you’re feeding your family.
- It does double duty as a spread for sandwiches or bagels.
What You’ll Need For This Dip
- Cream Cheese: This is the base of the recipe—use the block style, not spreadable.
- Sour Cream: Sour cream makes the dip smooth and ‘dippable’. It can be replaced with plain Greek yogurt.
- Cranberries: Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best tart fresh flavor. You can skip the homemade cranberry sauce and use canned whole berry cranberry sauce, but it will be slightly sweeter.
- Jalapenos: I use jarred or canned jalapenos in this recipe; they’re slightly milder and have a soft texture. Fresh jalapenos can be used for a little more crunch; be sure to wear gloves when chopping.
- Green Onions & Cilantro: For color and flavor, use green onions. Cilantro adds a boost of flavor.
How to Make Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
- Simmer cranberries with sugar and then cool completely (per recipe below).
- Beat softened cream cheese with sour cream until fluffy.
- Stir in cranberry sauce, jalapenos, cilantro, and green onions.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips For The Best Dip
- Let the cream cheese completely soften to room temperature. You can microwave it on a very low setting to speed things up.
- Beat the cream cheese and sour cream for several minutes with a hand mixer. You want it to be very light and fluffy.
- Make this dip a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. To keep it creamy and smooth, do not freeze.
Dippers for Dunking
Tortilla chips, Ritz crackers, and veggies are the classics. Feeling adventurous? Try one of these tasty dippers!
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Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 ounces diced jalapeños drained
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before using, the sauce will thicken as it cools.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
- Add the cranberry sauce, diced jalapenos, green onion, and cilantro.
- Stir well to combine and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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