This Keto Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is the appetizer that steals the limelight of the show. It features sugar-free dried cranberries, jalapeno poppers, lime juice, fresh cilantro, keto sweetener & cream cheese. This all will have you the colorful, delicious & healthy dip. You may pair it with sliced cucumber, bell pepper strips, celery, keto crackers, cheese crisps, etc. This Keto Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is quick to prepare & requires just assembling with no cooking.
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NUMERICAL REVIEW:
- Diet: Keto, vegan
- Course: Dip/appetizer/snack
- Cuisine: American
- Time for prep: Fifteen mins
- Cooking time: Five minutes
- Working time(total): 20 minutes
- Size/serving: Quarter cup/serve
- Total yield: ~Eight servings
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Mode of cooking: Light simmering
TOOLS:
- Cups & spoons for measuring
- A saucepan(small)
- A blender/food processor
- Spoon/spatula
- A mixing bowl, small
- Cutting board & knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 jalapeno
- To taste of salt
- 1 cup of cranberries
- water, ~2 tbsp.
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- Erythritol, two tbsp.
- 8 ounces of cream cheese
- A quarter cup of cilantro
- 0.25 cup of green onions
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Bring a bowl of hot water.
- Dip the dried cranberries in them for a few minutes.
- Drain them as you see them, soaked.
- Include the jalapeno, cilantro, cranberries(soaked), juice of lime, salt, & sweetener in the jug of blender/food processor.
- Run the machine until all items are chopped finely, but some little chunks should remain.
- Grab a plate(serving)/a bowl(shallow).
- Cover its base with an even layer of cream cheese.
- Now, transfer the whole chunky mixture of cranberry-jalapeno over that base layer.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions for garnishing.
- Keep the plate/bowl in the refrigerator to chill for ~half an hour.
- Your Keto Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is ready to serve after chilling.
TIPS:
- You need to balance the ratio of cranberry & jalapeno as per your taste preference so that you get the perfect ratio of sweetness & hotness in your dip.
- Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator ~thirty minutes before using. This small step will make the work easier for you.
- Earlier preparation & refrigeration before serving will give you the best results.
- To achieve the fresh feel, use fresh veggies like green onions, lime juice & herbs.
STORAGE DETAILS:
NOTE:
- For better texture, prepare the cranberry-jalapeno topping two days earlier & store it chilled. Quickly assemble with cream cheese right before serving.
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep the dip(leftover) in a box(sealed). Refrigerate it & consume it anytime you crave it within ~three(3) days.
FREEZING:
- Freezing & then defrosting will ruin the texture of cream cheese. That’s the reason we never advise you to freeze this dip.
FAQs:
Will you get the dip spicy?
- Jalapeno will make it spicy. If you want to keep it spicier, use the full jalapeno popper with seeds. If you can’t tolerate the heat, then use only half a jalapeno without seeds.
How can you serve this dip?
- This dip will pair perfectly with cheese crisps, keto crackers, strips of bell peppers, pork rinds, celery, & sliced cucumbers
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVINGS:
Size/servings: A quarter cup
Calories: ~110 kcal
Carbs in total: Four grams
Fiber: 1 g
Net carbs: Three grams
Protein: 2 grams
Sodium: ~120 mg
Fats: Nine grams
Sugar: 2 g