La Terra Fina Cranberry Jalapeno Dip Copycat Recipe

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This delicious copycat jalapeno cranberry dip recipe is a little sweet, a little spicy, creamy, and delicious! It’s great as a dip for crackers or vegetables, or as a spread on a turkey sandwich with thick crusty bread.

Make this easy copycat dip in just 10 minutes, using simple ingredients and just one bowl. It’s a fantastic and creamy dip, perfect for entertaining at a potluck, party, or BBQ.

Want more delicious appetizer recipes? Try our Olive Garden copycat spinach artichoke dip, copycat Trader Joe’s bruschetta sauce, and our favorite creamy elote dip!

la terra fina cranberry jalapeno dip copycat recipe for costco dip at home

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If you’re looking for an easy dip recipe that is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, this easy cranberry jalapeño dip recipe is for you! It makes a great party appetizer, and is a delicious recipe that everyone will love. Even though it may seem like an odd combination, this wonderful dip is a great option to serve with your favorite crackers for a holiday party, game day snack or for entertaining.

I first had this delicious dip at Costco, and had to make this great La Terra Fina cranberry jalapeño dip copycat so I can enjoy it any time (without having to do a Costco run). I started developing this recipe by looking at the ingredients on the original dip, and tested a few versions until I got the flavor and texture just right! It’s great to make during the holiday season when cranberries are on sale, but also delicious any time of year!

Why This Recipe Works

It’s sweet, a little spicy, bright, creamy, and flavorful!
This festive dip is great to make as a recipe for leftover cranberry sauce.
Versatile – this recipe works well as a dip for crackers, or as a spread on a turkey sandwich or wrap with sliced chicken breasts.
It’s simple to make – mix by hand or use a hand mixer or food processor to get the texture just right.
Follow our step-by-step photos below, anyone can make this recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients for copycat costco dip with cream cheese, lemon, hot peppers, sour cream, and sweetened cranberry jelly sauce

Cream cheese – makes the creamy and delicious dip.

Fresh jalapeño peppers – give a wonderful fresh tasty and spicy bite! I found that one jalapeno pepper, finely diced was perfect for this recipe, but you could add more or less depending on your spice preferences.

Sour Cream – adds more creamy texture to this delicious creamy cranberry jalapeño dip

Cranberry sauce – I used classic canned cranberry sauce (think Thanksgiving!) but you could always make a homemade version with fresh cranberries.

Parmesan cheese or asiago cheese

Lemon – freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a pop of flavor to the dip.

Green Onions – I found that adding a bit of fresh green onion (or scallions) gave this perfect dip a wonderful texture and crunch.

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Additions and Substitutions

Make your own cranberry sauce instead of using canned – you can simmer fresh cranberries with orange juice and sugar to make a delicious sauce.

Use fresh lime juice if you have some on hand, instead of lemon.

Add a bit of orange zest or a tablespoon or two of orange juice for added sweetness!

How To Make This Recipe

a mixing bowl with softened cream cheese, sour cream, cranberry sauce, and parmesan cheese for a dip.

Step 1: Remove cream cheese from the refrigerator, and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes until softened. Add it to a mixing bowl with the sour cream, cranberry sauce, and parmesan cheese.

a large mixing bowl of cranberry and jalapeno pepper dip for a sweet and spicy appetizer recipe

Step 2: Mix by hand (or use an electric hand mixer, if desired) until the cream cheese and cranberry mixture is well combined.

fresh lemon juice squeezed into a sweet jalapeno pepper dip with cream cheese.

Step 3: Add in the chopped jalapeno peppers, green onions, and lemon juice, and mix again.

pretzel chips being dipped into this sweet cranberry and pepper dip recipe

Step 4: Enjoy with crackers or as a spread on sandwiches!

Recipe FAQs

What’s in Costco cranberry jalapeno dip?

The classic dip is made with cream cheese, sour cream, asiago cheese, onions, sweetened cranberries, and spices. Our copycat recipe is delicious and simple to make at home!

How to store leftover cranberry jalapeno dip?

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Remove from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving, so the cream cheese softens.

Can you freeze cranberry jalapeno dip?

This recipe is best fresh, so I would advise against freezing the dip as the texture of the cream cheese and sour cream can change once frozen.

Recipe Notes

I mixed this dip by hand, but you could use a food processor instead for a creamier texture.
The recipe calls for asiago cheese, but I wasn’t able to find any at my store and freshly grated parmesan made a good substitute.
The original recipe calls for citric acid, which I substituted lemon juice for.

a ramekin of costco cranberry jalapeno dip copycat recipe with pretzel chips.

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