Tangy cranberries, jalapeños, creamy cheese, and crisp crust unite for a bold, flavorful sharing dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cranberry Jalapeño Topping
01 - 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
03 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
04 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Cream Cheese Layer
08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/4 cup sour cream
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Pizza Assembly
12 - 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust, thin or regular
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
15 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone, then brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - In a mixing bowl, stir together cranberries, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, granulated sugar, lime juice, and salt. Allow mixture to rest for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and ground black pepper until smooth and spreadable.
04 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared pizza crust.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the cream cheese layer.
06 - Using a slotted spoon, distribute the cranberry jalapeño topping over the pizza, draining any excess liquid before adding.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and the crust turns golden.
08 - Remove pizza from the oven; let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into slices and serve while warm.
