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A close-up of ingredients for a sweet-and-savory appetizer, featuring cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, raspberry preserves, chopped jalapeños, and crispy bacon pieces arranged on a plate.

Sweet & Spicy Raspberry Bacon Cheese Dip

Creamy layered dip with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, sweet raspberry preserves, tangy jalapeños, and crispy bacon. The sweet-heat potluck classic that always disappears first.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups sharp white cheddar shredded
  • 1 cup red raspberry preserves
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeños diced
  • 8 strips bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • Crackers or tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch dish or shallow platter

Method
 

  1. en cream cheese at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  2. Spread cream cheese evenly in a 9x9 dish or shallow platter.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the cream cheese.
  4. Gently spread raspberry preserves over the cheese.
  5. Scatter diced jalapeños on top.
  6. Finish with crumbled bacon.
  7. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  8. Serve cold with crackers or chips.

Notes

Fully softened cream cheese is key for smooth spreading. Drain jalapeños well. Crispy bacon stays crunchiest. Flavors improve with longer chilling. Best served cold.