Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (1 bag)
- 2 green onions (both green and white parts)
- 2 jalapeños (seeds and membranes removed)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (packed)
- 1 large lime (juiced, about 3–4 tablespoons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- Crackers or baguettes (for serving)
Instructions
- Process cranberries, green onions, jalapeños, mint, lime juice, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom until chunky.
- Chill the cranberry mixture for enhanced flavors (optional).
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Strain cranberry mixture, reserving juice, and mix juice into cream cheese.
- Spread cream cheese on a plate and top with cranberry mixture.
Last Step:
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Soften cream cheese before mixing for the best texture.
Adjust sugar based on your sweetness preference.
Consider substituting mint with cilantro for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30