Description
This vibrant and tangy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip combines fresh and dried cranberries with a spicy kick of jalapeno, blended into a creamy vegan base. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or party dip, it pairs wonderfully with crackers or bread, bringing a festive touch to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables
- 6 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 3 medium green onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
Dairy Alternatives
- 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream
Seasonings & Sweeteners
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit and Vegetables: In a food processor, add the fresh and dried cranberries, chopped green onions, and sliced jalapenos. Pulse several times until the mixture is very finely chopped and well combined, creating a textured cranberry and jalapeno base.
- Soften and Mix the Cream Cheese: Transfer the vegan cream cheese into a medium-sized bowl. Using a hand mixer or a spoon, mix until the cream cheese softens and becomes creamy, ensuring an easy blend with other ingredients.
- Add Sweeteners and Seasoning: To the softened cream cheese, add granulated sugar, salt, and unsweetened vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream. Beat the mixture thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth creamy base.
- Combine Cranberry Mixture with Cream Cheese: Add the finely chopped cranberry and jalapeno mixture into the bowl with the cream cheese blend. Stir well until all components are uniformly incorporated, forming the dip.
- Serve and Store: Serve the dip immediately with crackers or bread for dipping. Any leftovers should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator and consumed within one to two days. Stir before serving again to maintain texture and flavor.
Notes
- The recipe works well with various vegan cream cheese brands such as Philadelphia, Violife, Miyoko’s, or Tofutti.
- Ensure the vegan yogurt is unsweetened and without vanilla flavor; alternatively, you can use vegan sour cream.
- For variations, use homemade vegan cream cheese or tofu cream cheese recipes.
- To reduce sweetness, omit the sugar and dried cranberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
