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Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese

Delicious Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Bites for Any Gathering

These quick pepper jelly cream cheese bites are a vegetarian-friendly appetizer that delivers a flavor explosion with minimal ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Phyllo Bites
  • 12 pieces Mini Phyllo Shells Store-bought or homemade
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for richness
  • 6 teaspoons Red Pepper Jelly Can substitute with jalapeño jelly for extra heat
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Adds freshness and elegance
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Finely chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
  4. Add about ½ teaspoon of red pepper jelly on top of the cream cheese in each shell.
  5. Bake for 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
  6. Garnish with fresh thyme or chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat bites in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes for best results.

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