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Cream Cheese Log with Sweet-and-Spicy Cranberry Relish

Yields
8 servings

A blend of cheeses surrounded by a jalapeno-cranberry relish.

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ingredients

Cranberry Relish

1
jalapeno, stemmed and seeded
12
ounce fresh cranberries
1
cup sugar
2
scallions, finely chopped
1
tsp finely grated orange zest
Kosher salt

Cream Cheese Log

16
ounce cream cheese, softened
8
ounce shredded Mexican cheese blend
1
tsp finely grated lime zest
Kosher salt
2
tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
Crackers or toasted bread, for serving
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directions

Step 1

Pulse the jalapeno in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the cranberries; pulse until finely chopped (but not ground). Transfer to a bowl and stir in the sugar, scallions, orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, shredded cheese, lime zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt with a wooden spoon or spatula until well blended. Mix in the cilantro. Spoon onto a large piece of plastic wrap and form into an even 1-inch-diameter log. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Right before serving, unwrap the log and transfer it to a serving plate. Drain the cranberry mixture well, then carefully spoon a thick layer of it onto the cheese log, pressing all over to cover. Clean any spills from the serving plate and serve immediately with crackers or toasted bread.

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