Description
Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Appetizer is a festive, crowd-pleasing dish that combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with a sweet and spicy cranberry jalapeño sauce. This vibrant appetizer not only dazzles on the platter but also offers an unforgettable flavor experience that will have your guests coming back for more. Perfect for any gathering, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become your go-to favorite.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cool water and chop jalapeños.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until cranberries burst and mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before folding in diced jalapeños and cilantro. Adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Spread softened cream cheese evenly on a serving plate or shallow bowl.
- Spoon the cranberry jalapeño mixture over the cream cheese layer and garnish with extra cilantro.
- Serve with crackers or fresh veggies for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg