Raspberry Jalapeño Cheese Dip

Sweet, creamy, and just the right amount of kick — this Raspberry Jalapeño Cheese Dip from our Test Kitchen has quickly become a favorite around here! 🧀✨ It’s one of those appetizers that looks fancy but comes together in minutes, making it perfect for fall gatherings, football parties, or holiday spreads.

The blend of creamy Havarti and smooth cream cheese creates a rich, melt-in-your-mouth base, while the Walnut Creek Raspberry Jalapeño Jam adds that signature sweet heat everyone loves. Topped with roasted pecans and pickled jalapeños, it’s a balance of flavor and texture that keeps people coming back for more. 🌶️🍇

Serve it warm or chilled with crackers, pretzels, or even a slice of toasted baguette — it’s guaranteed to be the star of your snack table. And since it comes straight from our Test Kitchen, you know it’s been perfected by the team who loves a good taste test! 😉

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Raspberry Jalapeño Cheese Dip

Test Kitchen

Category

Side Dish

A creamy blend of cheeses, sweet Raspberry Jalapeño Jam, and crunchy toppings — this dip is the perfect mix of sweet and spicy! 🌶️🧀 Straight from our Test Kitchen, it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer for any fall get-together.

Raspberry Jalapeño Cheese Dip

Ingredients

  • 6oz block of Havarti cheese - shredded

  • 8oz block of WC Cream cheese - at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup - WC Sour Cream

  • 1/2 cup - WC Raspberry Jalapeño Jam

  • 1/2 cup - Roasted/salted pecan pieces - for garnish

  • 1/2 cup - Pickled jalapeños - roughly chopped - for garnish

Directions

  1. Using a hand mixer, mix shredded Havarti cheese, cream cheese and sour cream together.

  2. Once incorporated, stir in the jam.

  3. Top with pecans and pickled jalapeños, serve with crackers or pretzels. 

  4. (Optional - add jam to the top for additional garnishment) 
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