Flavorful Smoked Cream Cheese Dip with Jalapeño and Honey
A smoky, sweet, and spicy cream cheese dip featuring jalapeños and honey, perfect for parties and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: thin slices of jalapeño, honey drizzle, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften.
- Slice jalapeños in half lengthwise, remove seeds if less heat is desired, then finely chop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend with a hand mixer or spoon until smooth and uniform, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chopped jalapeños and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Drizzle honey over the mixture and fold gently but thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or honey as preferred. Add 1-2 teaspoons of milk or cream if the dip is too thick.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, garnish with thin jalapeño slices, a light honey drizzle, or chopped cilantro.
Notes
For a smoky flavor without a smoker, use smoked paprika. To reduce heat, remove jalapeño seeds. Chill at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Can substitute jalapeños with milder peppers or serrano for more heat. Use dairy-free cream cheese and agave syrup for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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