Description
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Tarts are a delightful fusion of creamy and tangy flavors, with a hint of heat from the jalapeños. The crispy tart shell provides a satisfying crunch that perfectly complements the rich, velvety filling, making each bite a festive explosion of taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- Tart Shell:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles and press into a greased mini muffin tin.
- Bake the tart shells for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cranberry sauce, jalapeños, green onions, and lime juice until smooth.
- Fill each cooled tart shell with the cranberry jalapeño mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The tart shells can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Store filled tarts in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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