1. Chop fresh cranberries, jalapenos, and green onions finely.
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped ingredients with sugar and spices.
3. Cover and refrigerate the cranberry mixture for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth.
5. Spread the whipped cream cheese evenly in a serving dish or prepare bite-sized portions using crescent roll or puff pastry dough.
6. Spoon the chilled cranberry mixture over the cream cheese layer.
7. If using pastry dough, bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
8. Garnish with additional green onions or jalapeno slices for extra flavor.
9. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, pretzels, or chips for dipping.
10. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
11. Use leftovers as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
12. Adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your preferred spice level.