Description
These Jalapeno and Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites are a fun and flavorful appetizer, combining creamy, spicy, and sweet elements in one bite. The heat from jalapeños and sweetness of dried cranberries pair perfectly with cream cheese for a unique and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 fresh jalapeños, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
1 cup dried cranberries
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the jalapeños and chop the green onions.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the diced jalapeños, dried cranberries, chopped green onions, and garlic powder until everything is well combined.
- Form the Bites: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form small mounds (about 1 tablespoon each) from the mixture.
- Chill the Bites: Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let them set.
- Serve: Serve chilled, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjusting the Heat: If you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the jalapeños. For more heat, add extra jalapeño or keep some seeds for an extra kick.
Substitute Cranberries: You can experiment with other dried fruits like raisins, currants, or chopped dried apricots if you prefer a different flavor profile.
Make Ahead: These bites can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days. They’ll stay fresh and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
