Step 1

Pour the cranberries into a food processor or food chopper. Pulse once or twice to give them a rough chop. The goal is to rough chop the cranberries but not puree them.

Step 2

Mix together the chopped cranberries with the jalapenos, scallions, cilantro, sugar, lime juice, and salt. Once thoroughly mixed refrigerate for at least one hour. Overnight is preferred.

Step 3

When it is time to serve, remove the cranberry mixture from the refrigerator and pour it through a fine mesh strainer (I use this one.) Allow the liquid to drain from the cranberry mixture.

Step 4

While the mixture is being strained, whip the cream cheese to make it spreadable. Spread the cream cheese onto a large rimmed plate or shallow serving dish. Spoon the cranberries overtop the cream cheese. Serve with crackers or pretzel crisps.