This Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Spread has been in my family for years. The base of cream cheese and green onions is topped off with a homemade cranberry sauce that’s kicked up a bit with the warmth of jalapeño and bright citrus notes from orange and lime.
You can serve this dip warm or cold and pair it with bread, crackers, or fresh veggies for the perfect snacky appetizer to have on hand for the holidays. One of my favorite parts of this spread is that you can make it ahead of time and have it ready to go to serve as needed or wanted!
I only used one jalapeño in mine today and it had just a little tingle of spice. It was a sweet heat that was perfect when paired with the sweetened of the cranberry sauce. I served mine with fresh veggies and a side of cranberry crisps.
If you want a little more spice, add in a second jalapeño! Or if you want to serve it warm, spread it in an oven safe dish to be warmed for a few minutes ahead of enjoying. Either way you go about it, it’s sure to disappear quickly!
TheSkinnyFork.com - Originally Posted 11/12/14 A festive cream cheese spread that's kicked up a notch with a little spice from jalapeños! Bright colors that are perfect for the holidays. Serve cold or warm! Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 0 Hours
Servings: 12 • Serving Size: About 3 Tbsp. • Calories: 331 • Fat: 6 g • Saturated Fat: 2 g • Carb: 15 g • Fiber: 3 g • Protein: 2 g • Sugar: 11 g • Sodium: 74 mg
Cranberry Jalapeno Relish:
• 12 Oz. Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
• 1/2 C. Sugar
• 1/4 C. Natural Sweetener
• 1-2 Jalapeños, Seeded & Chopped
• 1 Medium Orange Juiced & Zested
• 1/2 Lime, Juiced
Cream Cheese:
• 8 Oz. Tofu Cream Cheese
• 1/4 C. Green Onion
Directions:
Add all of the ingredients for the relish into a medium sauce pan and heat over a medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes; stirring occasionally.
Once done, remove the relish from the heat and set aside to cool and thicken up.
While the relish is cooling, combine the soy cream cheese and the green onions together in a small bowl.
Spread cream cheese the mixture out over a serving dish and top with the relish once cooled slightly.
Sprinkle some extra green onions (if desired) over the top to garnish.
Serve right away and enjoy!
I served mine warm with rice crackers to keep it all gluten free.
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Nutritional Claims: Low Sodium • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Vegan • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Dairy Free • Gluten Free • Wheat Free • Egg Free • Milk Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Oil Added • Kosher • B Healthy