Cranberry-Jalapeño Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Cranberry-Jalapeño Cheese
45 min.
8
45kcal

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Looking to spice up your next gathering with a dish that's both tantalizing and unique? Our Cranberry-Jalapeño Cheese is the perfect addition to your appetizer spread! This vibrant dish combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the subtle heat of jalapeño jelly, resulting in a delightful contrast that will have your guests coming back for seconds.

Not only is this recipe vegetarian and gluten-free, but it's also quick and easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes to whip up. Imagine a creamy, fat-free block of cream cheese crowned with a luscious cranberry-jalapeño sauce that bursts with flavor. With only 45 calories per serving, it allows you to indulge guilt-free while still satisfying your taste buds.

The blend of fresh cranberries, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro adds a refreshing twist that brightens the rich cream cheese base. Serve it alongside crisp crackers or fresh vegetables for a snack that's both artistic and delicious. Whether you're hosting a festive party or just looking to impress your family with a new culinary treat, this Cranberry-Jalapeño Cheese is sure to steal the show. Get ready to delight your friends and family with a dish that's as beautiful as it is scrumptious!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cranberries fresh
  • ounce weight cream cheese fat-free
  • teaspoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons jalapeno jelly hot
  • teaspoons juice of lime 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Combine cranberries and water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Place over medium heat; cook until cranberries pop, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add jelly; cook until jelly melts, stirring frequently.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and lime juice. Cool to room temperature.
  5. Place cheese on a serving plate; pour cranberry mixture over cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories45kcal
Protein39.62%
Fat5.81%
Carbs54.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.63
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.5086956322193%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.9mg
Delphinidin
0.48mg
Malvidin
0.03mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
3.07mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.41mg
Quercetin
0.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:45.19kcal
2.26%
Fat:0.29g
0.45%
Saturated Fat:0.18g
1.14%
Carbohydrates:6.18g
2.06%
Net Carbohydrates:5.95g
2.16%
Sugar:4.64g
5.16%
Cholesterol:3.4mg
1.13%
Sodium:201.09mg
8.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.49g
8.97%
Phosphorus:149.14mg
14.91%
Calcium:100.3mg
10.03%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.5%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.49%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.88%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.58%
Folate:10.12µg
2.53%
Potassium:85.34mg
2.44%
Vitamin C:1.66mg
2.02%
Selenium:1.4µg
2%
Magnesium:6.75mg
1.69%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.38%
Vitamin A:54.37IU
1.09%
Source:My Recipes