Best 8 Spicy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipes

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Dive into the realm of culinary delight with our exploration of the most tantalizing spicy cranberry cream cheese dip recipes. This delectable treat combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries, the creamy richness of cream cheese, and a fiery kick that will set your taste buds ablaze. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this irresistible dip is sure to become a favorite. From classic preparations to unique flavor combinations, discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings and spice up your gatherings.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE DIP



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I got this from a neighbor while living in Germany and modified it a little. She was an American too. This was always a hit at every get-together we had! Fresh cranberries with jalapenos, sugar, green onions, and cilantro makes for great salsa. Add the cream cheese and you have a great dip! Serve with Ritz® crackers or Wheat Thins®.

Provided by momoftwinboys

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¼ cup chopped green onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Steps:

  • Chop cranberries in a food processor or by hand. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add sugar, green onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to cranberries; mix well. Cover and store in the refrigerator until cranberries have lost some of their bitter taste, about 4 hours.
  • Place cream cheese bricks on a plate and pour cranberry mixture over top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE RECIPE



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Enjoy this easy to make cranberry dip for a delicious holiday appetizer option!

Provided by Mariah

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 8 oz packages cream cheese (softened)
1 cup orange marmalade
1 can whole cranberry sauce
1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese and orange marmalade until well mixed. Spread in the bottom of a serving dish and chill for an hour.
  • When ready to serve, spread the cranberry sauce over the top of the cream cheese mixture and top with chopped pecans.
  • Garnish with mint leaves, if desired. Serve with your favorite crackers, chips, and dippers.

CREAM CHEESE LOG WITH SWEET-AND-SPICY CRANBERRY RELISH



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Kosher salt
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Crackers or toasted bread, for serving

Steps:

  • For the cranberry relish: Pulse the jalapeno in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the cranberries; pulse until finely chopped (but not ground). Transfer to a bowl and stir in the sugar, scallions, orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • For the cream cheese log: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, shredded cheese, lime zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a wooden spoon or spatula until well blended. Mix in the cilantro. Spoon onto a large piece of plastic wrap and form into an even 1-inch-diameter log. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Right before serving, unwrap the log and transfer it to a serving plate. Drain the cranberry mixture well, then carefully spoon a thick layer of it onto the cheese log, pressing all over to cover. Clean any spills from the serving plate and serve immediately with crackers or toasted bread.

SPICY AND SWEET CRANBERRY JALAPENO DIP



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Cranberry, jalapeno, green onion and cream cheese all come together to create one of the best appetizers I've had in a LONG time. This recipe is from Lindsey at Sparrows + Lily.

Provided by PMHawk

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fresh cranberries, diced
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dash salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium-sized bowl, add chopped cranberries, green onion, cilantro and jalapeno. (NOTE: Don't use a food processor to chop these. It is slightly time consuming, but the cranberries will liquify if they are not hand-chopped.).
  • 2. Pour sugar, lemon juice and salt over cranberry mixture and stir gently until blended.
  • 3. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least one hour. If you prefer less tart cranberries, keep in the refrigerator overnight.
  • 4. Take cranberry mixture out of the refrigerator and stir all ingredients together. Strain out the liquid using a colander with small holes.
  • 5. Spread cream cheese over bottom of a pie plate or 9×9 dish.
  • 6. Pour cranberry mixture atop cream cheese and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • 7. Serve with Ritz crackers and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.2, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 203.6, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 35.1, Protein 3.6

HOT 'N' SPICY CRANBERRY DIP



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When I want to make this as an appetizer on Christmas or New Year's, I double the recipe, using one 16-ounce can of cranberry sauce. -Marian Platt, Sequim, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
Miniature hot dogs or smoked sausage links, warmed
Sliced apples or pears

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm with sausage and/or fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICY CRANBERRY CHEESE SPREAD



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This is a delightful mix of sweet and spicy! But the cool cream cheese keeps the heat down. Soooo pretty for the holidays!!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 8 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup jellied whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup jalapeno jelly (red)
8 ounces brick cream cheese
assorted cracker

Steps:

  • Mix the cranberry sauce and pepper jelly together until smooth.
  • Place cream cheese on serving dish.
  • Pour jelly sauce over.
  • Serve with crackers.
  • NOTE: does not work well with fat free cream cheese, as it separates. But the light cream cheese is wonderful!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 102.5, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18.2, Protein 1.8

CRANBERRY-CHILI CHEESE SPREAD



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Appetizers just can't get much easier than this ritzy-looking cheese spread with its refreshing hint of lime. I turn to this recipe whenever unexpected guests drop in. -Laurie LaClair, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese on a serving plate. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, green chiles, onion, lime juice and spices. Spoon over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICED CRANBERRY DIP



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Bring out the Spiced Cranberry Dip at your next Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering. Your holiday crowd will be joyful about dipping into this mouthwatering Spiced Cranberry Dip, a combination of creamy and sweet with a hint of heat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1-3/4 cups or 14 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
  • Mix next 3 ingredients; spoon over cream cheese. Top with nuts.
  • Serve with round buttery crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Frozen cranberries can also be used, but they should be thawed and drained before using.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the cranberries by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • If you want a spicier dip, add more cayenne pepper or chili powder. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
  • Serve the dip immediately or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This dip is perfect for parties and potlucks. It's also a great snack to enjoy with friends and family.

Conclusion:

Spicy Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy. Serve it with crackers, chips, or vegetables for a party or potluck, or enjoy it as a snack with friends and family.

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