Vegan Cranberry-Jalapeño Champagne Cream Cheese Dip

Ryan Shepard - The Upside Blog

by | Updated: December 27th, 2023

This elegant dip will enliven any appetizer spread. Spoon a flavorful and easy-to-mix-up cranberry-jalapeño salsa over a luscious vegan cream cheese spread infused with a touch of champagne and this dynamic duo is guaranteed to steal the spotlight. The vibrant combination of tangy cranberries and jalapeños is mellowed to mouthwatering when scooped up with the creamy, champagne-infused spread. A New Year’s Eve crowd may cheer more for this app than they do for midnight.

Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Spread Out on Long Rectangular Serving Tray

 

Vegan Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Spread Out on Long Rectangular Serving Tray
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Vegan Cranberry-Jalapeño Champagne Cream Cheese Dip

Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 129 kcal
Author Ryan Shepard

Ingredients

Salsa

  • 12 oz. fresh cranberries washed, patted dry
  • 1 medium jalapeño seeds removed (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro
  • 4 green onions
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 Tbsp. orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 Tbsp. organic cane sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Himalayan pink salt

Champagne spread

  • 8 oz. vegan cream cheese softened
  • 16 oz. silken tofu drained
  • 1/4 cup champagne

Instructions

  1. In food processor, combine all ingredients for salsa and pulse until finely chopped. Remove to bowl and refrigerate to chill one hour.
  2. Using food processor or large mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, tofu and champagne until smooth. Remove to container and refrigerate to chill one hour.
  3. Transfer cream cheese mixture to serving dish and spread out in even layer. Use slotted spoon to add cranberry salsa layer on top of cream cheese mixture layer. (Note: Slotted spoon will remove excess liquid.)
  4. Serve with crackers.

Recipe Notes

Note: Chilling is not required, but enhances experience.

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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Cranberry-Jalapeño Champagne Cream Cheese Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 188mg8%
Potassium 152mg4%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 191IU4%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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