Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip
Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip is a quick and flavorful appetizer made with creamy cream cheese topped with sweet and spicy pepper jelly. This easy crowd-pleasing dip is perfect for parties, holidays, game days, or casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pepper jelly
- Crackers or pretzels for serving
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives
- Optional 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese on a serving plate or shallow dish.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Spoon the pepper jelly evenly over the top of the cream cheese.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, chives, nuts, or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately with crackers, pretzels, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Use jalapeño pepper jelly for extra heat or milder pepper jelly for a sweeter version.
- Whipped cream cheese creates a lighter and fluffier texture.
- Add crispy bacon or shredded cheddar cheese for extra savory flavor.
- This dip can be prepared several hours ahead and refrigerated until serving.
- Allow refrigerated dip to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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