Cranberry Jalapeno Dip

5 Stars (1 Review)

Yield: 6 servings

prep time: 15

Additional Time: 30

total time: 45

This Cranberry Jalapeno Dip recipe is a quick and easy holiday appetizer. With a fluffy, cloud-like combination of whipped cream cheese and goat cheese at the base, plus a bright, slightly spicy, fresh cranberry relish layered over the top, it's fun and festive!

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeno - use more for a bigger kick of heat!
1 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
1 teaspoon minced thyme
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese softened
4 ounces goat cheese softened
¼ cup cold heavy cream

Instructions

Add the cranberries to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until very roughly chopped, about 5 pulses.
To the chopped cranberries, add ½ teaspoon of the kosher salt, plus honey, jalapeno, parsley, orange juice and zest, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse relish, still with noticeable bits - take care to not pulse it into a puree.
Let the cranberry relish sit for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle. It's even better to transfer it to a covered container and let it sit in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
When ready to assemble the appetizer, give the cranberry relish a few good stirs to incorporate. Then add the relish to a fine mesh strainer to drain away any excess liquid.
Add the softened cream cheese, goat cheese, heavy cream, and remaining ½ teaspoon of kosher salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Spread the whipped cheese mixture onto a plate, like a cloud. Then use a slotted spoon to layer the cranberry relish over the top. Garnish with additional sliced cranberries and jalapenos, plus a little sprinkling of fresh chopped herbs, if desired. Serve with crostini, crackers, and/or chips - cinnamon pita chips are super fun!

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 274kcal Carbohydrates: 18g Protein: 6g Fat: 21g Saturated Fat: 13g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 58mg Sodium: 420mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 15g

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