Best Jalapeno Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

JALAPENO CRANBERRY CHEESE BALL

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I serve this for New Years Eve appetizer. It always goes over very well.

Provided by Jill Cooks

Categories Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb. cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
zest of 1 orange
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 or 2 jalapenos, seeded, chopped fine
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

1. Cook the cranberries in 1/2 cup of water in microwave for 1 minute, drain and cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, orange juice concentrate, zest and cinnamon on medium speed until fluffy. Add chopped cranberries, jalapeno, and walnuts. Stir into cheese mixture. Chill. Shape into a ball.
3. Serve with favorite crackers.