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

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.

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