Description
Pepper Jelly Dip is a quick, creamy, and flavorful appetizer with a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Made with just two ingredients—cream cheese and jalapeño pepper jelly—it’s a crowd-pleasing dip that’s easy to prepare and goes great with crackers or veggies.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature, low fat works but full fat is recommended)
2-4 tablespoons jalapeño pepper jelly (use more or less depending on how spicy you want the dip)
Assorted crackers and raw vegetables for dipping
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese into a mixing bowl.
- Add the jalapeño pepper jelly to the cream cheese. Start with a small amount if you’re unsure about the spice level.
- Using a hand mixer, blend the ingredients together, starting on low speed and gradually increasing to avoid splashing.
- Taste the dip and adjust the spice level by adding more pepper jelly if desired.
- Serve with your favorite crackers or raw vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 6 servings, perfect for a small group or family gathering.
- If you prefer a less spicy dip, use less jalapeño pepper jelly and add more cream cheese if necessary.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of pepper jelly, like raspberry or habanero, for variations in heat and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before serving if it has been stored for a while.
- You can also serve this dip warm, but be careful not to overheat it in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg