Description
Indulge your guests with the delightful Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites, a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make appetizer combines the creamy richness of softened cream cheese and the sweet-spicy notes of red pepper jelly, all nestled in crispy phyllo cups. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering, throwing a game night, or need a quick snack for drop-in guests, this dish delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. With its stunning presentation and versatile serving options, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15-count) mini phyllo shells
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
- Fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill each shell with 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
- Top with ½ teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes until shells are crisp and cream cheese is warmed through.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg