Description
Cranberry salsa with cream cheese is a colorful, tangy dip that combines tart cranberries and creamy cheese. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (diced, optional)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash the cranberries thoroughly under cool water and drain well.
- 2. Combine Cranberries: In a food processor, add cranberries, green onions, and jalapeño if using. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed for a chunky texture.
- 3. Mix Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or spatula.
- 4. Fold in Other Ingredients: Gently fold the cranberry mixture into the cream cheese. Add honey or maple syrup to taste and lime juice. Mix until well combined without overmixing.
- 5. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to a festive serving bowl and enjoy with tortilla chips or spread on crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added heat, adjust the quantity of jalapeño. - Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter version. - Allow chilling for at least two hours before serving for optimal flavor integration.