Description
Delightful bites with a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, ideal for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Hot Pepper Jelly
- 1 package of Crackers or Crostini
- Fresh Herbs (optional, such as chives or parsley)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure your cream cheese is softened.
- Finely chop fresh herbs if using.
- Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on each cracker or crostini.
- Top with a dollop of hot pepper jelly.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped herbs over the jelly for garnish.
- Serve immediately, or chill briefly if preparing ahead.
Notes
Using a serrated knife helps spread cream cheese smoothly. A little jelly goes a long way to avoid soggy crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: appetizer, holiday, party food, sweet and spicy, cream cheese, cranberry jelly