Cranberry-Jalapeno Mixture: Start by washing the cranberries and jalapenos. Combine the cranberries, jalapenos, green onions, and cilantro in a food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped but not pureed.

Sweetening The Blend: Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add sugar and lemon juice and mix well. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Cream Cheese Base: Prepare your serving dish while the cranberry mixture rests. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly at the bottom of the dish.

Assembling The Dip: After the resting period, spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese layer. Spread it evenly, ensuring a good balance of cranberries and jalapenos in every scoop.

Chilling The Dip: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least an hour. This step is crucial as it intensifies the flavours and the dip to set properly.