Place the cranberries, cilantro, onions, pepper, lime juice from the two limes and 1/2 cup of the white sugar in a food processor or blender; pulse until finely chopped.

Taste test and adjust with more sugar if needed.

Spoon out into a bowl and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.

Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors blend together and the ingredients to macerate.

Bring the salsa to room temperature when ready to serve.

If desired, you can eat as is with crackers or chips, but it is excellent with the cream cheese as follows.

Prepare the basic whipped cream cheese recipe.

Spoon the cream cheese onto a shallow bowl or rimmed plate into an even layer.

Place the salsa on top in an even layer.

Serve with crackers and/chip scoops.