Cranberries and jalapeno peppers aren’t ingredients I would ever think to pair up, so I was intrigued when I spotted this Stonemill Kitchens Creamy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip at my local Costco. When I think of cranberries, I immediately think of Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I don’t normally think of jalapenos as a holiday food! Is this dip more sweet or more savory? What should you serve it with? Will it be out of place at a holiday-themed gathering? I’ve tried to answer all of these questions.
Other dips from Costco I love are the Rojo’s Street Corn Dip, Culinary Treasures Jalapeno Lime Aioli, Fontaine Santé Humm! Caramelized Onion Hummus, Kewpie Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing & Marinade, Good Foods Plant Based Queso Style Dip, La Terra Fina Queso Dip with Cheddar and the Kirkland Signature Organic Chunky Guacamole.
Location in Store
This is located in the refrigerated deli section at Costco near all the other dips and cheeses. The item number is 1752409.
Taste
Wow, this is a unique dip, I’ve never tasted anything quite like it. It actually has a ton of heat and a strong jalapeno flavor. The combination of the jalapeno with sweet cranberry is very interesting and I’m not really sure I like it.
The dip has a noticeable slightly tangy cream cheese base. The texture of the dip is smooth and thick with small chunks of real cranberries and jalapenos. I want to like this but I don’t, it’s such a peculiar flavor combination and the cranberry is way too sweet and also too spicy. I admit I don’t like spicy things but even if I did I wouldn’t like this because of how sweet the cranberry is.
Both Sean and I tried this and decided we had no idea what we’d serve it with. The flavor is so sweet and strong that I think it would only go well with some very plain, salty crackers.
Cost
The 879-gram tub of dip costs $11.99 Canadian at Costco. I wish the tub was smaller and less expensive. Unless you’re hosting a big party, this is a lot of dip for one family!
Convenience
The dip needs to be kept refrigerated and the best-before date is only three weeks from the date I purchased it. I probably wouldn’t keep an open container in my fridge for three weeks, I’d toss it at after about ten days maximum.
This Stonemill Kitchens Creamy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is made in the USA. The website recommends serving the dip with vegetables, chips, crackers or pretzels. I could see pretzels and crackers working with the dip but not vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories
Two tablespoons of dip contain 90 calories, six grams of fat, seven grams of carbohydrates, zero grams of fiber, six grams of sugar, one gram of protein and 120 milligrams of sodium.
I can’t see people eating too much of this because it’s so flavorful. Obviously it’s not low in calories or fat but the sugar isn’t as high as I thought it would be!
Ingredients
Just like I thought, cream cheese is the first ingredient. The ingredients list isn’t actually that bad and it’s all things you would use to make a dip like this at home. The only difference between store-bought versus homemade would mostly be the preservatives.
coring
Taste: 6/10
Cost: 7/10
Convenience: 10/10
Nutrition: 3/10 (Points for a pretty simple ingredients list).
Overall
Walk on by!
I wouldn’t purchase this again, it’s too sweet and the flavor combination is too odd for my liking.
Have you tried the Cranberry Jalapeno Dip from Costco? What did you think of it? Leave a comment below!
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Love this dip. Not spicy at all!!! But love the cranberries. I made a turkey sandwich and used this as the spread. Wow delicious. I would buy it again. Just don’t taste the jalapeños.
9/22/24 My wife and I love this dip, usually with Ritz crackers. Friends and family with whom we’ve shared it, agree.
Didn’t pick it up today, but saw a ton of it when we were in Costco for other items.
I rarely leave product reviews…but when I was browsing the refrigerated section at Costco, a nice and enthusiastic gentleman offered me a sample of this dip. Never would I have thought this combination would work. The sample intrigued me. Was I just really hungry or did that dip tantalize my taste buds….I asked for a second sample. That second sample was just as tasty…..then I thought that tub is way too much for a single person. I continued to shop while I considered to buy it. Before checkout, I rushed back and snuck a 3rd sample. I put 4 tubs into my cart, along with a box of Ritz crackers. I went home and posted my delicious find on Facebook!!! Within a few days I had over 600 positive comments! It is now a requirement at holiday gatherings! I have shared this find with family and friends, who also savor this delightful dip. I have them all hooked on it! When something this good comes along, I had to tell as many people as I could! Love this dip and love my Costco!!!!
I love this dip but don’t know when Costco quits handling it for the season?
I can’t fins this dip anywhere
I absolutely love this dip! It’s the best dip I’ve had in a long time. Goes fabulously with Ritz crackers. Sometimes I mix it with other cheese dip for less spicy.
It’s too spicy for the wife, but just about right for me and the kids.
Great dip, everyone in the family loves it.great with Ritz crackers or Fritos or just chips don’t forget the beer
This is a staple for us. Actually my sister & I have been very disappointed that none of our local warehouses seem to have it this year. We love the sweet & spicy combination. It also has a very long shelf life and freezes well.
This dip is fantastic. Yes it’s sweet and spicy but a combination that goes very well together. Of course you cannot eat too much of it because it’s very rich and sweet. A dip to be consumed in moderation and goes excellently when served with tortilla chips. If you are worried about not being able to consume an entire container before expiration date, It can be frozen as well. I tried it and it does come out with same consistency as when you serve fresh from the container. I froze in half cup containers. Thaw at room temperature. It’s a beautiful thing. 😍
I’m so glad you can freeze it! Thanks for posting this. I love this dip but it would never get consumed before the expiration date so I’m happy to hear that freezing it worked
you’re wrong, this dip is amazing, so good on a toasted bagel or crackers or celery
I love this dip. I use it on tortilla put turkey cheese lettuce tomatoes roll it up. Cut into pin rolls.. so good
Such a great idea! Running to grab these ingredients right now to try it!
I loved the dip. Even thought of using it as frosting on chocolate cupcakes.