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A vibrant serving of Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip arranged on a white tray with colorful pepper jelly swirls on creamy white cream cheese. Accompanied by crunchy crackers and fresh vegetables, the dip looks smooth and glossy with the bright red jelly contrasting against the creamy base. Natural daylight highlights the textures and inviting colors, styled casually for a crowd.

Quick and Easy Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer

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A quick and easy appetizer combining cream cheese and spicy-sweet pepper jelly, served with crackers and vegetables for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup pepper jelly (red or mixed colors)
  • Crackers, for serving
  • Fresh vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, celery), for dipping

Instructions

  1. Spread the softened cream cheese evenly on a serving plate or platter.
  2. Spoon the pepper jelly over the cream cheese, creating swirls or dollops for visual appeal.
  3. Serve immediately with crackers, vegetable sticks, or chips for dipping.

Notes

  • Warm the cream cheese slightly for easier spreading if needed.
  • Adjust the amount of pepper jelly based on desired spiciness.
  • For a more festive presentation, garnish with chopped herbs or sliced peppers.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tbsp
  • Calories: 80 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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