Spicy Date Apple and Cheese Dip
Sweet, savory, and delightfully bold, this Spicy Date Apple and Cheese Dip is a flavor-packed appetizer that will wow your taste buds. Combining the creaminess of softened cream cheese and sharp cheddar with the natural sweetness of chopped dates, crisp green apples, and a kick of heat from minced jalapeño and cayenne, this dip strikes the perfect balance of flavors. A touch of honey and a hint of cinnamon add warmth, while optional crushed red pepper flakes and nuts lend extra texture and spice. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect for parties, game nights, or as a snack with crackers, pita chips, or veggie sticks. Whether served fresh or chilled for a firmer consistency, this crowd-pleasing dip is as versatile as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup dates (pitted and chopped)
- 1 medium green apple (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 1 medium jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup pecans or walnuts (chopped, optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and well combined.
Add the chopped dates, diced green apple, and minced jalapeño to the cheese mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
Drizzle in the honey and sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, ground cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
If using, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and crunch.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the top as a garnish, if desired, for an extra hint of spice.
Serve immediately with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks, or chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes for a firmer consistency.
Enjoy your Spicy Date Apple and Cheese Dip!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.5 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.8 g | 369% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2053 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.4 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.8 g | ||
| Protein | 49.1 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1178 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1851 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
