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Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer

This quick and easy appetizer combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the sweet and spicy kick of pepper jelly. Whipping the cream cheese and chilling the mixture are key to preventing a soggy mess and achieving the perfect balance of flavors. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve with crackers or baguette slices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces pepper jelly red or green
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives optional
  • Crackers or baguette slices for serving

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • serving dish
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Soften the cream cheese: Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you plan to make the appetizer.
  2. Whip the cream cheese: In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Incorporate the pepper jelly: Gently fold in the pepper jelly until it is evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Refrigerate: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
  5. Serve: Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives, if desired. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture. For a sweeter flavor, sprinkle with brown sugar or drizzle with honey. Everything bagel seasoning also works well as a topping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.