My raspberry dip is delicious combination of flavors and is sure to be a hit at your next party. A cream cheese layer of jalapenos, cheese, and pecans, topped with sweet raspberry preserves join together to make a sweet and spicy dip that everyone will love.
This raspberry dip is a recipe that a neighbor shared with me years ago. One bite is all it took to know that I needed the recipe and I couldn't wait to share it with my family.
At first glance, the ingredients might not seem like they go together, but trust me, they work perfectly. The creamy base with the pecans and jalapeno paired with the sweet raspberry preserves is a combination that's hard to resist.
It's a recipe that surprises people in the best way. I love setting it out at gatherings or brining it to parties because it's a little something different.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- A delicious sweet and spicy combo. Lots of great flavor with just a few ingredients.
- Easy to make in about 10 minutes. This recipe can be whipped together in minutes.
- Great for any occasion. I love serving this for holidays, parties, and more.
- Can be made ahead of time. You can make this the night before if needed.
Raspberry Jalapeno Dip Ingredients
This flavorful raspberry dip uses just a few, simple ingredients.
- Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese is the base of this dip recipe.
- Mayonnaise: This adds a little creaminess to the dip.
- Garlic powder: Adds a little flavor to the cream cheese mixture.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: I like using mild cheddar or white cheddar cheese.
- Pecans: Chopped pecans give this dip a little crunch.
- Green onions: Green onions add color and mild onion flavor.
- Jalapeño: Diced jalapeno adds a little bit of heat to the dip that balances with the sweetness of the raspberry preserves.
- Raspberry preserves: You can use your favorite raspberry preserves or jam.
How To Make Raspberry Dip
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Step one: Cream together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
Step two: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pecans, green onions, and pickled jalapeños.
Step three: Spread the mixture out in pie dish of 9 x 9 baking dish.
Step four: Spread the raspberry preserves on top of the cream cheese dip.
Recipe Tips And Variations
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese before mixing. This will help make it nice and creamy.
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeños depending on how spicy you want it.
- Remove the jalapeno seeds for less heat.
- Don't like seeds? Substitute with seedless raspberry jam.
Storage Instructions
Keep this dip covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The cream cheese will start to get a little watery after that.
This raspberry dip does not freeze well.
How To Serve Raspberry Dip
I like serving this dip with buttery crackers like Ritz or Club crackers. It's also great with pretzels, potato chips, or even celery.
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📖 Recipe
Raspberry Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 green onions, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small jalapeno, diced finely remove the seeds
- 1 cup raspberry perserves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder.
- Stir in the pecans, cheese, green onions, and jalapenos into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the mixture in an 8 x 8 baking dish or pie plate.
- Spread the raspberry preserves over the cream cheese mixture.
- Serve or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Make sure to soften the cream cheese before mixing. This will help make it nice and creamy.
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeños depending on how spicy you want it.
- Remove the jalapeno seeds for less heat.
- Don't like seeds? Substitute with seedless raspberry jam.
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