Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread
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.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 123kcal
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
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g