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block of cream cheese covered with pepper jelly served with crackers

Easy Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer Spread

A delicious cracker spread made with cream cheese and spicy pepper jelly. A simple and delicious appetizer that everybody loves.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 118 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place softened cream cheese on a serving plate or platter
  • Top softened cream cheese with Hot Pepper Jelly.
  • Serve on crackers, pita chips, flatbread crisps or pretzel thins.

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Notes

Nutritional information is for the pepper jelly cream cheese spread only. It does not include crackers.
 

Cook's Tip

If the pepper jelly has been stored in the refrigerator, bring it to room temperature before spooning it over the cream cheese. It can also be helpful to stir the pepper jelly or heat it for 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave.
 

Variations & Substitutions

  • Used whipped cream cheese for an even more spreadable texture.
  • Add more heat by garnishing with jalapeno pepper slices or red pepper flakes.
  • Use spicy pepper pear preserves or hot cranberry jelly for a flavor twist.
 

How to Make Hot Pepper Jelly

While you can make this appetizer with store-bought pepper jelly, it's best with homemade. Try my recipe for Sweet & Spicy Hot Pepper Jelly. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 37mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 432IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.03mg
Keyword appetizer, spicy, sweet
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