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A vibrant, creamy cheese mixture topped with bright red pepper jelly, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a rustic wooden platter with crackers and colorful vegetable sticks, showcasing a smooth, glossy texture and inviting presentation, perfect for a party setting.

Quick and Easy Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer

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A simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer combining cream cheese with spicy pepper jelly, served as dip or on bites for parties.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup pepper jelly
  • Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
  • Crackers, for serving
  • Vegetable sticks (carrots, celery), for serving

Instructions

  1. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly on a serving plate or in a bowl.
  2. Warm the pepper jelly slightly and then spread or drizzle over the cream cheese.
  3. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
  4. Serve with crackers and vegetable sticks for dipping or bites.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or additional pepper jelly.
  • Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving for a cooler, firmer presentation.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 70 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://hollywood-recipes.com/quick-and-easy-pepper-jelly-cream-cheese-appetizer-1/

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