Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Bites
Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Bites are a delicious blend of creamy, tangy cream cheese paired with sweet, spicy pepper jelly. These vibrant bites are incredibly easy to assemble, making them an ideal appetizer for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a lively gathering or enjoying a quiet night at home, these flavorful treats will impress your guests and elevate your snack game.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- 12 sturdy crackers (such as water crackers)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Spread approximately 1 oz of softened cream cheese on each cracker using a butter knife.
- Spoon about 1 tbsp of pepper jelly over the cream cheese layer on each cracker.
- Garnish each bite with chopped fresh herbs for added color and flavor.
- Arrange the completed bites neatly on a serving platter and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg