Description
Jalapeno and Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites are a deliciously unique appetizer that perfectly balances creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors. These easy-to-make bites combine softened cream cheese with fresh jalapenos and tangy dried cranberries, creating a flavorful treat ideal for parties or cozy nights in. Serve them chilled for an eye-catching addition to any gathering, and watch as they disappear faster than you can say ‘seconds, please!’
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 fresh jalapenos, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the jalapenos and chopping the green onions.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese with diced jalapenos, dried cranberries, chopped green onions, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Form small mounds (about 1 tablespoon each) from the mixture using a spoon or cookie scoop.
- Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about an hour to set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg