Tik Tok Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

TikTok is known by many as a platform for sharing viral dances geared towards kids, but I have ventured into the world of #foodtiktok and #cleantok and found all kinds of cleaning hacks and delicious healthy recipes. This viral cranberry jalapeño dip I tried recently, and I must say, this will become a holiday staple, especially when those cranberries go on sale.

The original video did not share exact measurements but I did manage to find some blogs that attempted to recreate the recipe.

While I liked the recipe as it was, I did feel that sugar was a bit too much and one could add more heat and citrus to enhance the vibrant flavors. I made this recipe for two different Christmas gatherings over the last week. The second time I made it with the following adjustments and I absolutely love the tangy and bright flavors of this dip.

(You may find yourself using this dip as a topping for salads, meats, and sandwiches.)

If you try this recipe, let me know what you think of it. Do you think it needs more sugar?

Viral TikTok Cranberry Jalapeño Dip

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Author: Caryl Hale

Prep time: 20 MinInactive time: 24 HourTotal time: 24 H & 20 M

I came across a viral video of a vibrant cranberry dip. The video did not share a recipe with measurements but thanks to others who had seen the video, I did find some measurements. This version, I tweaked to use less sugar and a bit more citrus and spicy ingredients.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. fresh, uncooked cranberries
• 2 fresh jalapeño peppers
• 3 green onions
• 2 TB cilantro (chopped)
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 TB lemon or lime juice (half a lemon squeezed)
• 1/2 cup sugar (original recipe calls for 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar)

Instructions

For Fresh Dip

1. Using a food chopper or a food processor (pulse only) chop cranberries, jalapeños, green onions and garlic. Be sure to not over process as the cranberries will over liquify.
2. Scrape the cranberry mix into a mixing bowl.
3. Add sugar, lemon/lime juice, and salt to the cranberry mixture and gently stir in until blended.
4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Pour cranberry mixture over a block of cream cheese.
6. Using a knife or spoon spread cream cheese and cranberry mix over crackers.

For Overnight Whipped Cream Cheese Version.

1. Follow the instructions above from 1-3.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Take cranberry mixture out of the refrigerator and stir the mixture. Strain out all liquid using a colander with small holes.
4. Whip softened cream cheese with hand mixer until smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
5. Spread whipped cream cheese over bottom of a pie plate or a 9x9 dish.
6. Pour cranberry mixture atop cream cheese and keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
7. Use a spoon to spread over crackers and enjoy.

Notes:

This dip can be served fresh or after a day later. It is a great alternative to cooked cranberry sauces and makes a wonderful topping for ham and turkey in addition to being used as a dip for appetizers.