Tart cranberries, zesty ginger, and fresh jalapeño combine for a lively, sweet-spicy dip.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fresh Ingredients
01 - 1 cup fresh cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
02 - 1 medium jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
→ Pantry
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 lime)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Dairy (optional for serving)
09 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
# Directions:
01 - Add cranberries, jalapeño, ginger, green onions, cilantro, sugar, lime juice, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Do not puree.
02 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding extra sugar or lime juice, if desired.
03 - Spread softened cream cheese evenly across a serving platter to form a creamy layer, if using.
04 - Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer just before serving.
05 - Present immediately with crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.
