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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Costco

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Costco Copycat for Festive Gatherings

This Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Costco copycat balances sweet cranberries with spicy jalapeños, delivering a creamy crowd-pleaser perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar adjust according to personal taste
  • 3 tablespoons green onions
  • 1 medium jalapeño add more to taste
  • 1/4 cup cilantro omit for cilantro haters
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt or kosher salt recommended
For Serving
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • assorted crackers, tortilla chips, or baguette slices

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Serving Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine the fresh or thawed cranberries, sugar, green onions, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse the mixture until finely chopped, about 10-15 seconds, aiming for a chunky consistency.
  2. Transfer the cranberry salsa to a bowl and cover it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
  3. As the salsa chills, take out the cream cheese and let it soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Once softened, you can either spread it evenly on a serving plate or leave it whole.
  4. Once your salsa has chilled, carefully spoon it over the prepared cream cheese. Spread it evenly, allowing the colorful salsa to cascade over the creamy surface.
  5. Consider garnishing with additional cilantro or lime zest before serving. Serve with an assortment of crackers, tortilla chips, or baguette slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh or properly thawed cranberries and taste as you go to adjust the spice level of the jalapeños. Garnish for added visual appeal before serving.

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