SPICY CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE DIP

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Why in the world would you buy canned cranberries, when you have access to fresh! Great little recipe for a quick dip during the holiday season...

Provided by Jean Goss

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bag(s) fresh cranberries, 16 oz.
1/2 c sugar
1 c water
5 hot lemon peppers or 1 jalapeno seeded
1/4 tsp salt
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 c walnuts, chopped and roasted
1 pkg cream cheese, 8 oz. softened

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse and drain the cranberries. Combine the cranberries, water, salt, sugar and peppers in small pan and heat till boiling. Lower the heat to med/low and put lid on pan, cook about 5 minutes, letting the cranberries pop open. Remove from heat and cool.
  • 2. Once cooled, mash well and place cooked cranberries in the refrigerator. Place a block of cream cheese in a serving dish and flatten slightly. Pour a generous amount of cranberry mixture over the cream cheese. Sprinkle toasted walnuts and green onions on top and serve with your favorite crackers! Enjoy...

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