Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites Recipe
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This Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer features crisp mini phyllo shells filled with creamy softened cream cheese and topped with sweet and spicy red pepper jelly. Garnished with fresh thyme or green onion, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for parties and gatherings, delivering a delightful combination of flavors and textures with minimal preparation.
Total Time:17 minutes
Yield:15 servings
Ingredients
Appetizer Bites
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
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the phyllo shells.
Arrange Shells: Place the mini phyllo shells evenly on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced for even heating.
Fill the Shells: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese into each phyllo shell, spreading gently to fill but not overflow.
Add Pepper Jelly: Top each cream cheese-filled shell with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly, adding a sweet and spicy contrast.
Bake to Crisp: Bake the filled phyllo shells for 7 minutes, or until the shells turn crisp and the cream cheese is warmed throughout.
Garnish: Remove from the oven and optionally garnish each bite with fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion for added flavor and color.
Serve: Serve the appetizer bites warm or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure easy filling and even warming.
Mini phyllo shells can be found in most grocery stores in the frozen or refrigerated section.
Use red pepper jelly or a similar spicy sweet jelly for the optimal flavor contrast.
Fresh thyme or green onion adds a fresh, herbal note but is optional based on preference.
Serve these bites shortly after baking for the best crisp texture.
