Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip | It's Only Food w/ Chef John Politte

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories while maintaining creaminess.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Plain yogurt provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

crackers

🥗Healthier: vegetable sticks

💰Cheaper: bread slices

Vegetable sticks add crunch and are lower in calories.

Start with whipped cream cheese in a large bowl to avoid spills while mixing.

Dice a jalapeno pepper after cleaning it out, and add it to the bowl.

Chop green onions and add them to the bowl with cream cheese.

Chop cilantro and add it to the mixture, ensuring to include some stems for flavor.

Squeeze lime juice into the bowl, being careful to avoid seeds.

Add 6 ounces of dried cranberries to the mixture, adjusting based on available quantity.

Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the bowl.

Blend all ingredients together until fully incorporated and smooth.

Refrigerate the mixture to chill before serving.

Serve the dip with corn chips or crackers.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens