A festive dip of cranberries, feta, herbs, and nuts arranged as a colorful wreath for entertaining.
# Ingredients:
→ Cranberry Mixture
01 - 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons orange juice
04 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
05 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
08 - Zest of 1 orange
→ Cheese Base
09 - 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
10 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ Garnish & Serving
11 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
12 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for decoration
13 - Crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette for serving
# Instructions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, pomegranate seeds if using, jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, and orange zest. Stir well and let rest for at least 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend feta cheese and softened cream cheese until smooth and fully combined.
03 - On a serving platter, shape the cheese mixture into a ring with an open center, smoothing the edges with a spatula to create a wreath form.
04 - Evenly spoon the prepared cranberry mixture over the top of the cheese wreath.
05 - Distribute toasted pecans or walnuts over the cranberry layer for texture.
06 - Decorate the outer edge of the wreath with fresh rosemary sprigs for a festive touch.
07 - Present immediately alongside crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette.
