Description
Delightful pastry cups filled with creamy cream cheese and topped with spicy cranberry hot pepper jelly, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry hot pepper jelly
- 12 pre-made pastry cups
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (chives or parsley), chopped
- Optional garnish: crushed red pepper or toasted pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry Cups: Bake pre-made pastry according to package instructions and cool completely. For homemade, roll out dough, cut into small circles, and bake in a muffin tray until golden brown.
- Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and a few tablespoons of cranberry hot pepper jelly. Add chopped herbs and mix until fully blended.
- Fill the Pastry Cups: Carefully spoon the cream cheese mixture into each pastry cup, filling them generously but not overflowing.
- Top with Jelly: Add a small dollop of cranberry hot pepper jelly on top of each filled cup.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Serve with fresh herbs or berries for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cranberry, cream cheese, appetizer, jelly, holiday, party food