Raspberry Dip

You know those food combinations that you don’t expect to work, but then they just really, really do? Well that’s this Raspberry Dip for you. Hearing the name, you might expect it to be sweet, but it’s not. At least not completely. It’s more of a savory dip with a sweet li’l topping… yes, there’s plenty of sweet raspberry preserves to spread on a cracker, but there’s a creamy concoction of sharp cheddar, green onion, and some other goodies too. And maybe that all sounds crazy, but it makes a really great sweet and savory team. You’ll see.

First up, green onion and pecans. Chop ’em.

Then, mix them into some mayo (a full cup) with a generous amount of cheddar cheese. Maybe stir in some salt and pepper too.

Spread that into a serving dish…

… and then top it with raspberry preserves straight out of the jar. You don’t have to bake it, but you do want to chill it for at least an hour to bring everything together and make scooping a little easier too.

Butter crackers are my favorite companion here. They go well with the sweet and salty combo.

I first had this at a party where I dipped into it only expecting the sweet flavor of the fruit on top, but this is the kind of thing where one bite in you’re going what is IN this? You can’t quite place it, maybe because the combination is a little unique, but you also can’t stop dipping. Which makes it a hit at every party!