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Sometimes, you just need something classic. Spicy Cream Cheese Dip is so classic, it could be singing show tunes. The cream cheese is cool and tangy and obvious creamy, creating a perfect contrast to the spicy and sweet candied jalapeños mixed right in! Grab your crackers and dive into Spicy Cream Cheese Dip — it's a full appetizer in dip form!
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Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) jar diced jalapeños
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- crackers, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Drain the jalapeños but do not discard the jar.
Step 2 -In a medium bowl, add the diced jalapeños and the sugar and stir to combine.
Step 3 -Add the jalapeño mixture to the original jalapeño jar and seal the jar.
Step 4 -Shake the jar vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 5 -Place the jar in the refrigerator and allow the jalapeños to marinate in the dissolved sugar, while shaking it very occasionally (about 1-2 times) until they are candied, about 24 hours.
Step 6 -Drain the candied jalapeños and reserve the syrup.
Step 7 -In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and use a handheld electric mixer to beat until smooth.
Step 8 -Add the drained candied jalapeños to the beaten cream cheese and stir to combine.
Step 9 -Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved jalapeño syrup to the cream cheese mixture and stir until incorporated and the dip is thinned out slightly. For a stronger flavor and a thinner texture, add up to 1 tablespoon more of the reserved syrup.
Step 10 -Serve with the crackers.

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