Description

Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer is a simple yet flavorful dip or baked bite combining creamy cream cheese and sweet-spicy pepper jelly. Perfect for parties and snacks.

Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 to 3/4 cup red or green pepper jelly
Crackers or pita chips for serving

For baked bites:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cream cheese cut into cubes
Pepper jelly for topping
Optional fresh herbs for garnish

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Instructions

1. For dip: Soften cream cheese and place on a serving plate.

2. Spread pepper jelly generously on top.

3. Serve immediately with crackers or veggies.

5. For baked bites:

6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

7. Cut puff pastry into squares and press into mini muffin tins.

8. Place a cube of cream cheese in each square.

9. Top each with a spoonful of pepper jelly.

10. Bake 8-12 minutes until golden and bubbly.

11. Garnish with herbs and serve warm.

Notes

Softening cream cheese well ensures smooth texture.

Choose quality pepper jelly for balanced flavor.

Baked bites can be made ahead and reheated.

Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.

Garnish with fresh herbs for color and aroma.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No-Cook, Baked
Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 120
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg