Have you tried the Costco Cranberry Dip that everyone talks about? Well, I did, and it’s delicious. This delicious creamy cranberry jalapeño dip is a copycat of the famous dip Costco often carries. It is creamy, tart, sweet, spicy, and easy to make at home! This Jalapeno Cranberry Dip is made with cream cheese, fresh and dried cranberries, Jalapenos, Sugar, green onions, and sour cream. The store-bought (Costco) version has a tiny bit of Asiago cheese. I like this dip better without the cheese, but try adding some cheese to the dip while pulsing the cream cheese to see what you think. I love cranberries, but this dip is on a whole different level, and it’s one of the main reasons I get excited to see those bags of bright red berries appear in the grocery store. The process of making this dip is quite simple. You only need to pulse all ingredients in a food processor. While some recipes suggest draining off the cranberry mixture’s liquid, I prefer to leave it as is. The flavors are much better without draining the juice. Whether you’re planning a holiday get-together with family or you want to enjoy a fun, festive snack at home on the weekend, you’ll love this delicious recipe.
Make it in advance.
This cranberry dip should be prepared 3 to 4 hours in advance. For even better results, it can be refrigerated overnight. You may not be impressed if you taste it immediately after making it. However, as the flavors have time to blend and mature, they will taste much better.
Ingredients required
Below is the ingredients list and possible substitutions. The exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Cranberries – I use fresh and sweetened cranberries in this recipe, giving it double the flavor. Jalapenos – You can add more or less jalapenos to suit your spice tolerance. We like it spicy! You can substitute jalapenos with Serrano or habanero to make it spicier. Sugar – To balance out the tartness of cranberries. Cream Cheese – I suggest using full-fat cream cheese, but you can also use low-fat cream cheese. Additional ingredients – Salt and scallions (Green onions)
Step-by-step process
To make the dip, put fresh cranberries, dried cranberries, green onions, and jalapenos in a food processor. Pulse the mixture twice or thrice until the cranberries are chopped into small chunks. It’s best to maintain some texture in the dip, so I suggest pulsing only twice and then checking for whole berries. If there are, pulse it again. This should be enough to achieve the desired texture.
Next, add sugar, orange zest, salt, cream cheese, and sour cream to the food processor. Pulse a couple of times or until everything is well combined.
Cranberry Jalapeno Dip With cream cheese is ready. Cover it and let it rest in the fridge for at least 3 to 4 hours before serving. Note: When you first make the dip, it may seem runny, but don’t worry; it will thicken as it chills in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours. Serve the dip with crackers, veggies, and chips, or spread it on your sandwich or wrap. Enjoy!
It’s best to prepare the dip a few hours in advance so the flavors can meld together. Plan accordingly. You can use serrano chilies instead of jalapenos. Adjust Jalapenos according to your spice level.
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