Description
Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Bites are quick, delicious appetizers that blend creamy cheese with sweet and spicy pepper jelly for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sturdy crackers (e.g., water crackers or buttery Ritz)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Lay out all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- Spread the Cream Cheese: Evenly spread approximately 1 tablespoon of softened cream cheese onto each cracker.
- Add the Pepper Jelly: Spoon a generous amount of pepper jelly over the cream cheese on each cracker.
- Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle chopped fresh chives on top for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Arrange on a Platter: Place the assembled bites on a serving platter in an appealing arrangement.
- Serve & Enjoy: Best served immediately, but they can hold up for about an hour if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading. Experiment with different types of jellies, like raspberry or blackberry, for unique flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; enjoy them cold.