Description
Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Bites are a simple yet delicious appetizer that blends creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors in every crunchy bite. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- 12 sturdy crackers (such as water crackers or buttery Ritz)
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as chives or cilantro)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Assemble all ingredients on the counter. Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy spreading.
- Prepare Your Crackers: Lay out the crackers on a serving platter with space between them to prevent overflow.
- Spread the Cream Cheese: Using a butter knife or spatula, evenly spread a layer of cream cheese over each cracker.
- Top with Pepper Jelly: Spoon a generous dollop of pepper jelly onto each cracker over the cream cheese layer.
- Add Fresh Herbs (optional): Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs on top for added flavor and color if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy these delightful bites fresh from the platter, watching them disappear quickly!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker (approximately 18g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider topping with chopped nuts. Experiment with different types of pepper jelly for unique flavors. If you're feeling adventurous, substitute cream cheese with goat cheese.