Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries, rinsed and well-dried
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded for mild or leave some seeds for heat, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/3–1/2 cup granulated sugar, to taste
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- crackers, pretzel crisps, pita chips, or sliced cucumbers, for serving
Equipment
- Food processor
- fine mesh sieve
- mixing bowl
- hand mixer or spatula
- serving bowl or platter
Method
- Pulse cranberries, jalapeños, onions, cilantro, lime zest, and sugar in a food processor until finely chopped. Stir in lime juice and a pinch of salt, then rest 10 minutes.
- Drain the relish through a fine sieve for 1–2 minutes to remove excess liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in sour cream, salt, and vanilla (if using) until smooth.
- Spread the cream base evenly in a shallow serving bowl. Spoon cranberry relish on top, leaving a cream border.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime zest. Serve immediately or chill up to 30 minutes before serving with crackers or veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.2mg
Notes
Costco-Style Texture: Use 12 oz cream cheese and ¾ cup sour cream for an extra scoopable consistency.
Milder Version: Use one jalapeño, fully seeded, and add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
Hand-Chopped Option: Finely mince ingredients instead of using a processor; sprinkle sugar as you chop.
Fold-In Style: Mix half the relish into the base for a creamy pink dip and spoon the rest on top.
Board Build: Spread the base as a rectangle and spoon relish in a stripe down the center for grazing boards.
Pair With: Pumpkin Tiramisu, Pumpkin Shaped Baked Brie, or Burrata Chicken Milanese.
Milder Version: Use one jalapeño, fully seeded, and add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
Hand-Chopped Option: Finely mince ingredients instead of using a processor; sprinkle sugar as you chop.
Fold-In Style: Mix half the relish into the base for a creamy pink dip and spoon the rest on top.
Board Build: Spread the base as a rectangle and spoon relish in a stripe down the center for grazing boards.
Pair With: Pumpkin Tiramisu, Pumpkin Shaped Baked Brie, or Burrata Chicken Milanese.
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