This unique spread features cranberry, jalapeno, green onion and orange juice in a cream cheese base. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and perfect for any holiday celebration.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’re looking for an amazing spread to serve at your next holiday get together, look no further than this Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread.
Unlike other cream cheese spreads, the cranberry and jalapeno mixture is cooked first, which brings out so many amazing flavors. I’ll be honest, I was a little skeptical of the whole process, but the results were amazing!
I couldn’t stop eating this stuff. And my husband also gave it two thumbs up. Something about cooking the cranberries and jalapenos in the orange and lemon juice really puts this spread in a league of it’s own.
And with the addition of some fresh green onions at the end, the colors are just perfect for the holiday season!
I was also pleased to learn that this spread kept for several days in the refrigerator. Which means you can make it ahead without any issues. It may have even tasted better after the flavors had a chance to mingle for 24 hours.
And this was so easy to put together. Honestly, the hardest part was waiting for the cranberry mixture to cool before mixing it into the cream cheese. Patience is not my forte.
I like to serve this with an assortment of crackers, but I imagine it would also be delicious on slices of toasted baguette. If you’ll be serving a crowd, I’d highly recommend doubling the recipe.
This stuff really was addictive. My whole family loved it, and it’s destined to become a regular holiday appetizer at my house. If you’re looking for a new recipe to try this holiday season, this is the one!
Be sure to save this recipe to your favorite Pinterest board for later.
Ingredients
- Dried cranberries
- Brown sugar
- Orange juice
- Produce: jalapenos, green onions
- Lemon juice
- Cinnamon
- Cream cheese
- Crackers, for serving
Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, jalapeno, lemon juice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in cranberry mixture and chopped green onion. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with assorted crackers
Video
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Nutrition
If you love this recipe, you might also like:
More Delicious Cranberry Recipes
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip
A sweet and savory cranberry relish is spread over cream cheese and served with crackers. The perfect holiday appetizer!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Brisket
This tender, slow cooked beef brisket is served with a savory cranberry glaze, making it the perfect main dish for your holiday dinner.
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
This traditional Thanksgiving cranberry sauce is a must have side dish at your holiday meal. Made from fresh whole cranberries with a hint of orange flavor.
Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin, slow cooked in a cranberry and orange sauce with golden raisins. The perfect holiday dinner!
Sausage, Apple and Cranberry Stuffing
This festive stuffing recipe is loaded with savory ground sausage, fresh apples and dried cranberries. The perfect side dish whether your serving turkey or ham this holiday season.
Maple Balsamic Roasted Asparagus with Cranberries and Feta
Fresh asparagus is tossed with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup, roasted until crisp-tender, then topped with feta cheese, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
1 comment
Brenda Segner
Can this be made into a cheese ball?