Cranberry Salsa with Cream Cheese
Cranberry salsa with cream cheese is a colorful and flavorful appetizer that beautifully balances sweet and savory notes. This refreshing dish features tart cranberries, zesty herbs, and creamy cheese, making it the perfect addition to any celebration or casual gathering. Quick to prepare and visually appealing, this salsa is sure to impress your guests and elevate your appetizer game.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water, discarding any stems or bad berries.
- In a medium bowl, combine cranberries, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and sugar. Pulse in a food processor until desired consistency is reached.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the cranberry mixture until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve alongside crackers or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg