Description
A tangy and spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip made with fresh and dried cranberries, jalapenos, and creamy vegan cream cheese. Perfect for serving with crackers or bread as a flavorful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 3 medium green onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
- 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare cranberry mixture: In a food processor, add the fresh and dried cranberries, green onions, and jalapenos. Pulse several times until everything is very finely chopped.
- Soften cream cheese: In a medium-sized bowl, use a hand mixer or spoon to mix the vegan cream cheese until softened and creamy. This will make it easier to combine with the other ingredients.
- Mix cream cheese blend: Add the sugar, salt, and unsweetened vegan yogurt or sour cream to the softened cream cheese. Beat the mixture until well combined and smooth.
- Combine dip: Add the finely chopped cranberry mixture to the cream cheese blend. Mix thoroughly until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Serve and store: Serve immediately with crackers or bread for dipping. Leftovers can be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Stir before serving again.
Notes
- Use Philadelphia vegan cream cheese, or alternatives like Violife, Miyoko’s, or Tofutti brands for similar results.
- Ensure the vegan yogurt is unsweetened and unflavored; vegan sour cream is also a good substitute.
- This recipe also works well with homemade vegan or tofu cream cheese.
- Omit sugar for a less sweet version.
- If less sweetness is desired, dried cranberries can also be omitted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
