Cranberry Salsa over Cream Cheese
Cranberry salsa with cream cheese is a quick holiday appetizer made with fresh cranberries, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime. Spoon the sweet and spicy salsa over cream cheese and serve with chips or crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ⅓ cup chopped cilantro , plus more to taste
- 1 jalapeno , minced and seeded (leave seeds if you like spice)
- ½ cup granulated sugar , plus more to taste
- 1 Tablespoon lime or lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces cream cheese , softened
For serving: Crackers (I prefer Wheat Thins and Ritz) or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Rinse and dry cranberries. Rinse 12 ounces of fresh cranberries in a strainer and remove any that may be mushy. Place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to dry.
- Chop ingredients. In a food processor or blender, pulse the cranberries, 1/2 cup green onions, 1/3 cup cilantro, and 1 jalapeno until finely chopped, but not to puréed.
- Combine with sugar. Pour into a bowl (leaving any extra juice in blender) and stir in 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Store in a covered container and refrigerate at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Spread cream cheese in dish. When ready to serve, spread cream cheese onto a plate or in the bottom of a shallow 9-inch pie dish.
- Serve. Drain any excess juice from the salsa and spoon on top of the cream cheese. Top with a sprig of cilantro, if desired. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Notes
Freeze: Place the salsa a freezer bag. Lay flat and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 7 days. Drain it before serving, if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 86mg, Potassium: 59mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 362IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
