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White dish filled with fresh pomegranate seeds on a wooden table, photographed from above.
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Pomegranate Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

This pomegranate jalapeño cream cheese dip is creamy, flavorful, and beautifully balanced with sweet pomegranate and a hint of heat. Quick to prepare and perfect for sharing, it’s an easy appetizer for both everyday snacking and special occasions.
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, crowd-pleaser, dip, from the garden, holiday, jalapeño, make-ahead, pomegranate, sweet and spicy, Thanksgiving
Servings: 16
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Angela Judd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 8oz packages of cream cheese Softened
  • 1-2 jalapeños – deseeded and chopped See note
  • ½ cup finely chopped I’tioi onions See note
  • ¼-½ cup fresh cilantro or fresh parsley Chopped
  • ¼-½ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 cups pomegranate arils
Makes: 9 x 6inch rectangle

Instructions

  • Stir cream cheese until smooth.
    An opened foil package of Pomegranate Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip sits on a wooden surface.
  • Stir in sugar, cumin, and lemon juice.
    A close-up of fresh herbs, chopped green onions, red peppers, and spices mixed with creamy white cheese creates a vibrant Pomegranate Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip.
  • Add jalapeños, onions, and cilantro.
    Close-up of creamy Pomegranate Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip with visible pieces of spinach and red pepper mixed throughout.
  • Spread in an even layer into a small dish or 8 x 8 pan.
    Creamy Pomegranate Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip in a decorative white dish sits next to a bowl of fresh pomegranate seeds on a wooden surface.
  • Top with pomegranate arils.
    A white dish of Pomegranate Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip, topped with pomegranate seeds, sits on a wooden table.
  • Serve with veggies or crackers.
    A cracker topped with Pomegranate Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip and pomegranate seeds held near a bowl of pomegranate arils.

Notes

Jalapeños: Add more or less jalapeños to adjust heat level. Wear gloves when handling!
Onions: Green onions also work well in this recipe.
Herbs: You can also use freeze-dried herbs in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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