Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese (Printable Version)

Tangy cranberries and jalapeño complement creamy cheese for a lively, crowd-pleasing dip appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cranberry Mixture

01 - 1 1/4 cups fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
05 - 2 tablespoons green onion, finely sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Cream Cheese Layer

08 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a food processor, pulse the cranberries until coarsely chopped, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
02 - Add granulated sugar, cilantro, diced jalapeño, green onion, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to the cranberries. Mix thoroughly to combine.
03 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours to deepen the flavors.
04 - Spread the softened cream cheese evenly onto a serving platter or shallow dish.
05 - Spoon the marinated cranberry jalapeño mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer, distributing gently.
06 - Present immediately with your choice of dippers, or refrigerate until serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients found in most stores
  • No cooking required and truly fuss-free prep
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian making it crowd-friendly
  • Beautiful presentation for festive occasions
  • Customizable heat level to suit every palate
02 -
  • High in vitamin C from cranberries and jalapeño which is great for immune support
  • Can easily be made ahead for stress-free entertaining
  • Pairs well with both sweet and salty dippers
03 -
  • Pat the cranberries dry before chopping for a thicker less watery topping
  • Use a shallow serving platter so you can have a nice layer of each component in every scoop
  • The recipe is easy to double for larger parties just use a bigger platter and keep the ratios the same
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