🧀🌶️ Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Dip
Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Dip is a quick, sweet-and-spicy appetizer that’s popular at parties and holiday gatherings. It combines creamy Cream Cheese with the sweet heat of Pepper Jelly.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 block (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½–1 cup pepper jelly (red or green)
- Optional garnish: chopped Green Onions or fresh Parsley
For serving:
- Crackers
- Tortilla Chips
- Toasted Baguette
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the base
Place the softened cream cheese on a serving plate or shallow dish.
2. Add the jelly
Spoon pepper jelly evenly over the top of the cream cheese.
3. Garnish
Sprinkle chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
4. Serve
Serve immediately with crackers, chips, or toasted bread.
🔥 Optional Variations
- Mix in diced Jalapeño for extra heat.
- Add shredded Cheddar Cheese for a richer dip.
- Top with crispy Bacon bits.
💡 Tip: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes so it spreads easily.
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