Add the cranberries, jalapenos, cilantro (if using), and green onion to a food processor or chopper and pulse until coarsely chopped, but not too fine.
Transfer the cranberry mixture to a bowl and stir in the sugar and lemon juice.
Cover and refrigerate the cranberry mixture for a few hours or overnight.
Spread the whipped cream cheese in a serving dish.
Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese and spread it around.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with crackers.
