Description
Quick and elegant Southern-inspired appetizer featuring crackers or mini pastry shells topped with smooth cream cheese and sweet, tangy pepper jelly, perfect for any holiday or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 24 crackers or mini pastry shells
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- Optional: chopped green onions or nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Arrange your crackers or mini pastry shells neatly on a serving platter, ensuring they are ready to hold the toppings without breaking.
- Spread cream cheese: Using a butter knife or small spoon, spread a generous amount of softened cream cheese evenly on each cracker or pastry shell to create a creamy base.
- Add pepper jelly: Spoon a small dollop of pepper jelly on top of each cream cheese-covered cracker or shell, distributing it gently so it doesn’t spill over the edges.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, sprinkle chopped green onions or nuts over the top for added flavor and texture. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use hot pepper jelly for a spicy twist to add heat to the appetizer.
- This recipe works well with brie or goat cheese as alternatives to cream cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Choose sturdy crackers or pastry shells to prevent sogginess.
- Prepare just before serving to keep crackers crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern Inspired
