Description
Create a festive Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Wreath, a perfect centerpiece for any gathering. This recipe blends sweet cranberries with spicy jalapeños for a flavorful, eye-catching appetizer that brings joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- Assorted crackers or toasted baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto a round serving platter, shaping it into a wreath form.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans evenly over the cream cheese base.
- In a small bowl, gently mix the cranberry sauce, chopped jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Spoon the cranberry mixture onto the center of the cream cheese wreath, creating a colorful topping.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Arrange crackers or baguette slices around the wreath for dipping.
Notes
- For an extra festive look, garnish the wreath with a few fresh cranberries or sprigs of rosemary.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your preference for heat.
- You can prepare the cream cheese base a day ahead and refrigerate it. Add the topping just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg