Description
Easy Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer – Sweet, Spicy, and Ready in Minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) block of cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 g) pepper jelly (red, green, or mixed for a festive look)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
- Crackers, pretzels, or crostini, for serving
- Use whipped cream cheese for a lighter texture.
- Try goat cheese or Neufchâtel for a tangier flavor.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of honey to balance spice.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans or walnuts on top for crunch.
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from the fridge 15–20 minutes before serving. Place on a platter or shape into a ball or log. For an extra-smooth texture, whip with a hand mixer for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir jelly to loosen. Spoon evenly over the cream cheese, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Alternate red and green jellies for a festive presentation. Garnish with parsley or chives.
- Serve: As a Dip: Place cream cheese on a platter surrounded by crackers or pretzels.
- As Bite-Sized Appetizers: Spread cream cheese on mini crackers or cucumber slices and top with a small spoonful of jelly.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese, Appetizer, Quick Recipe