CRANBERRY JALAPENO CHEESE SPREAD

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This easy spread is based on several different relishes and spreads I've tasted or made before. I love the sweet and spicy combination of flavors. -Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
Assorted crackers or sliced sweet yellow and orange peppers

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in cranberry mixture until blended. Serve with crackers or sliced peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Secilia Munoz
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This is the perfect cheese spread for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always disappears quickly.


Khadar Ahmed
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I've made this cheese spread several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Victory Okoba
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack. I love to spread it on crackers or bread.


Jerry Miller
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this cheese spread. The cranberries help to balance out the heat of the jalapenos.


ACHRAF AHROUN
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This is the best cheese spread I've ever had! I love the combination of cranberries and jalapenos.


Megan Daniel
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I love the sweet and spicy flavor of this cheese spread. It's the perfect appetizer for a party or a potluck.


annie ibanez
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This is a great cheese spread for a crowd. It's easy to make a big batch, and it's always a hit.


Lance Kobela
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I'm always looking for new and interesting cheese spreads, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's so flavorful and unique.


Tekalign Tekola
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This cheese spread is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a food processor and it's ready in minutes.


Vahid Sedaghat
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I love the way the cranberries and jalapenos complement each other in this cheese spread. It's a really unique and delicious flavor.


Erica Smith
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This is the perfect cheese spread for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it always disappears quickly.


Babby Paswan
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I've made this cheese spread several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Moka Loca
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy snack. I love to spread it on crackers or bread.


Odame Samuel
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this cheese spread. The cranberries help to balance out the heat of the jalapenos.


Upward Excel
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This is the best cheese spread I've ever had! The combination of cranberries and jalapenos is perfect.


Jelinda Pfanzelt
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I made this cheese spread for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Rana Ans
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover cranberries. I always have some leftover after Thanksgiving, and this is a great way to use them up.


RUBENA GUINTE
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I love the sweet and spicy flavor of this cheese spread. It's perfect for spreading on crackers or bread.


X3S Gaming
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This cranberry-jalapeno cheese spread is the perfect party appetizer! It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests.