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Cranberry Jalapeño Dip Tarts

Delightful tarts combining a flaky crust, creamy cheese filling, tart cranberries, and spicy jalapeños perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Appetizer, Party Food
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 cup Flour Forms the base of your tart crust; if gluten-free, you can use almond or coconut flour.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the flavors; any table salt will do.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use cold unsalted butter for flakiness.
  • 3-4 tablespoons Cold water Helps bind the dough; keep it icy to prevent melting the butter.
Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Creates a creamy filling; can substitute with non-dairy cream cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Adds tanginess; plain yogurt can also work as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Cranberry sauce Consider homemade for a fresher taste; store-bought is convenient.
  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeños Brings the heat; adjust the amount based on your flavor preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions Adds a fresh kick; chives also suffice.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice Brightens up the dish; may use lemon juice as an alternative.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Baking Tarts
  1. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into circles and press into a greased mini muffin tin.
  2. Bake the tart shells for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Making Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, cranberry sauce, jalapeños, green onions, and lime juice until smooth.
Assembling
  1. Fill each cooled tart shell with the cranberry jalapeño mixture.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Serve chilled or at room temperature. For a stunning presentation, drizzle extra cranberry sauce on top.