Classic No-Bake Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip
Make this simple, sweet and spicy dip for your next gathering. It requires no baking and comes together in minutes, making it an ultimate crowd pleaser.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 7 ounces sweet and spicy red pepper jelly
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese block onto a small serving plate.
- Spread the pepper jelly evenly over the top of the cream cheese layer.
- If using, sprinkle the chopped nuts over the jelly layer.
- Garnish with chopped green onion.
- Serve immediately with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can mix 4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the softened cream cheese before topping with jelly.
- If you want a slightly warmer flavor, let the dip sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
- This dip is perfect for holiday appetizer ideas and game day snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://cookingbyfelix.com/pepper-jelly-cheese-dip-recipe/