Cream cheese with red pepper jelly 🧀🌶️ is a super easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer—creamy, sweet, and slightly spicy all in one bite.
🌟 What is it?
A simple dish made by topping a block of cream cheese with red pepper jelly, creating a perfect balance of:
- Rich & creamy
- Sweet
- Mildly spicy
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- ½–1 cup red pepper jelly
- Crackers or toasted bread (for serving)
👩🍳 How to Make It
- Place cream cheese
- Put the block on a serving plate.
- Add jelly
- Spoon red pepper jelly over the top.
- Serve
- Serve immediately with crackers or toast.
🔥 Tips
- Let cream cheese sit at room temp for 15–20 minutes for easier spreading
- Use spicy pepper jelly if you like more heat
- Garnish with chopped herbs (like parsley) for a nicer presentation
🍽️ Variations
- Add chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) for crunch
- Mix in green onions for a savory twist
- Serve over baked brie for a more gourmet version
🥖 Best Pairings
- Crackers
- Crostini
- Pretzels
- Sliced baguette
It’s a classic 3-minute appetizer—perfect for parties, holidays, or last-minute guests.
If you want, I can give you a homemade red pepper jelly recipe or a spicy version with jalapeños 👍
