Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip with Cream Cheese

This raspberry chipotle black bean dip layers sweet, smoky raspberry chipotle sauce over cream cheese and seasoned black beans, then bakes it all under melted pepper jack for a warm, scoopable party appetizer with real depth of flavor.

I first fell in love with this combination at So Long Saloon, a small restaurant near Fort Riley, Kansas. I ate there so often before my family’s next Army move that I went home and reverse-engineered the recipe from memory. I’ve been making my version ever since, and it’s become one of the most requested appetizers I bring to parties and tailgates.

What Is Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Raspberry chipotle black bean dip is a warm, layered appetizer built around raspberry chipotle sauce, a tangy, sweet-heat condiment often shelved near barbecue sauce at the grocery store. The sauce is poured into a well of cream cheese, surrounded by a smoky black bean mixture, and topped with pepper jack cheese before baking until everything is melted and bubbly. It’s the kind of dip that gets people asking “what’s in this?” before they’ve even finished their first chip.

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What You’ll Need

• Butter: Used to sauté the onion. Adds richness to the cream cheese.
• Onion: Chopped and sautéed until browned, then stirred into the cream cheese for a deeper, slightly caramelized flavor.
• Black beans: Cooked down with salt and cumin to a chunky, spoonable layer that surrounds the cream cheese.
• Kosher salt & ground cumin: Season the bean mixture and bring warmth to balance the sweetness of the sauce.
• Cream cheese: Forms the creamy center layer. Let it soften slightly for easier spreading.
• Raspberry chipotle sauce: The star of the dip. I either follow my homemade raspberry chipotle sauce recipe or buy Bronco Bob’s or Blues Hog brand.
• Pepper jack cheese: Melts over the top for a spicy, gooey finish.

Substitutions: Swap pepper jack for Monterey Jack or mild cheddar if you want less heat. Canned pinto or refried black beans can stand in if that's what's in your pantry.

See the full recipe card below for servings and a full list of ingredients.

How to Make Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip

You’ll need a small pot, two bowls, and an oven-safe dish for this one.

Step 1: Sauté the onion

Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until browned. Remove from heat and set the onion in a bowl to cool.

Step 2: Cook the black beans

In the same pot, add the can of black beans along with the salt and cumin. Cook over medium heat, mashing the beans as they cook, until the liquid reduces and the beans reach a smooth but chunky consistency, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Mix the cream cheese

Add the cream cheese to the bowl of cooled onions and stir until combined.

Step 4: Layer the dip

Place the cream cheese and onion mixture in the center of an oven-safe dish. Spoon the black bean mixture around it.

Step 5: Add the sauce

Use a large spoon to press a well into the center of the cream cheese and pour the raspberry chipotle sauce into it.

Step 6: Top and bake

Sprinkle pepper jack cheese over the top. Bake at 450F degrees until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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How to Serve Raspberry Chipotle Black Bean Dip

Serve warm, straight from the baking dish, with sturdy tortilla chips for scooping. It also pairs well with pita chips or toasted baguette slices if you want to switch it up for a party spread.

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Storage

This dip is best served fresh, but you can assemble it ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until the cheese is melted again.

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