Description
Experience a festive explosion of flavors with this vibrant cranberry salsa featuring sweet, tangy cranberries and creamy cheese. Perfect for gatherings and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Fresh Cranberries
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper, diced (seeds removed)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup Sugar (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberries: Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any soft or blemished ones.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine cranberries, chopped green onions, diced jalapeño pepper, and lime juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped; avoid over-blending.
- Sweeten it Up: Gradually add sugar while tasting to reach your desired sweetness level.
- Mix in Cream Cheese: In a separate bowl, soften the cream cheese and gently fold in half of the cranberry mixture until well combined.
- Layer It Up: Spread the remaining cranberry mixture over the cream cheese layer in a serving dish for an eye-catching presentation.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added heat, keep some seeds from the jalapeño. To customize, consider adding diced apples or nuts like pecans for extra texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.