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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Costco

Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Costco Style: Sweet & Spicy Delight

This Cranberry Jalapeño Dip closely resembles the Costco classic, combining sweet and spicy flavors for a delightful appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salsa
  • 2 cups Cranberries Fresh or thawed
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 1 medium Jalapeño Fresh and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Freshly chopped, optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened

Equipment

  • Food processor

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by gathering your food processor and adding cranberries, sugar, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse until everything is finely chopped but not pureed.
  2. Transfer the salsa into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Take your cream cheese out of the refrigerator and allow it to soften at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Spoon the chilled salsa generously over the softened cream cheese, letting it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  5. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro or lime zest, and serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salsa to chill for enhanced flavors. Adjust the jalapeño quantity based on desired spice level.

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