Cream cheese and pepper jelly dip is a very easy appetizer that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with the sweet and spicy flavor of pepper jelly. It’s popular for parties and holidays because it takes only a few minutes to prepare. 🧀🌶️
Ingredients
- 1 block (8 oz / 225 g) Cream cheese, softened
- ½–1 cup Pepper jelly (red or green)
- Crackers or toasted bread for serving
How to Make It
- Place the softened cream cheese on a serving plate.
- Spoon the pepper jelly over the top.
- Spread slightly if desired.
- Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or toasted baguette slices.
⏱️ Total time: 5 minutes
Optional Add-Ins
- Chopped green onions for freshness
- Crushed pecans or walnuts for crunch
- A sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra heat
Tips
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes so it’s easier to scoop.
- If the jelly is thick, warm it slightly so it spreads smoothly.
- This dip also works well served slightly warm.
If you want, I can also show you 3 creative variations of cream cheese pepper jelly dip that restaurants often serve (including a baked version). 🌶️🧀
