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Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites


  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blend of creamy cheese and sweet-spicy pepper jelly served in crisp phyllo shells, perfect for any gathering.


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, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
  3. Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
  4. Spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly on top of the cheese.
  5. Bake for 5–7 minutes until the shells are crisp and the cream cheese is warmed through.
  6. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme or chopped green onion, if desired.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best experience.

Notes

Consider using goat cheese instead of cream cheese for a tangy twist. These bites can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: appetizer, cream cheese, pepper jelly, phyllo shells, quick recipes