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Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Bites

Irresistibly Addictive Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Bites – A Fast & Easy Appetizer Everyone Will Love

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Bites are the ultimate easy party appetizer — crispy, creamy, and sweet with a touch of heat. Made with buttery pastry, smooth cream cheese, and spicy pepper jelly, these elegant bites come together in minutes and are guaranteed to impress at any event.

Ingredients

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For the Base:

  • 1 package frozen mini phyllo shells or 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • Nonstick baking spray (optional)

For the Filling:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Topping:

  • ½ cup pepper jelly (red, green, or jalapeño)
  • Optional: finely chopped green onions, chives, or toasted pecans for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Assemble the Cups: Arrange phyllo shells on a baking sheet or press puff pastry squares into a mini muffin tin. Fill each with about 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture.
  3. Add Pepper Jelly: Spoon ½ tsp of pepper jelly on top of each filled shell.
  4. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes (phyllo) or 12–14 minutes (puff pastry), until golden and slightly bubbly.
  5. Cool & Garnish: Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chives, green onions, or pecans before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.
  • Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate unbaked cups up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Freezer Friendly: Freeze baked or unbaked up to 1 month. Reheat before serving.
  • Variation: Use jalapeño pepper jelly for extra spice or swap in brie instead of cream cheese for a richer flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 95
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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