Description
Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Cups are a delightful combination of creamy, tangy cream cheese and sweet, spicy cranberry jelly. The smooth texture of the cream cheese contrasts beautifully with the chunky, vibrant jelly, creating a burst of flavor that dances on the palate with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry hot pepper jelly
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 package of mini phyllo cups (15 count)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the mini phyllo cups on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and half of the cranberry hot pepper jelly, mixing until smooth.
- Remove the phyllo cups from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Fill each phyllo cup with the cream cheese mixture, using a small spoon or piping bag for precision.
- Top each filled cup with a teaspoon of the remaining cranberry hot pepper jelly.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans and chopped chives on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the cream cheese mixture a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Fill the phyllo cups just before serving for optimal crispness.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: For a vegan option, use vegan cream cheese and ensure the jelly is plant-based.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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