Easy Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip: A Sweet and Spicy Crowd-Pleaser
Create this simple, no-bake Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip. It balances creamy texture with sweet and spicy flavor, making it a perfect, quick appetizer for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 7 ounces pepper jelly (red or mixed fruit)
- Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese onto a serving plate, shaping it into a mound or block.
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, dried onion flakes, and salt.
- Press the cheese mixture evenly over the top and sides of the cream cheese base.
- Spoon the pepper jelly evenly over the top of the cheese layer.
- If using, sprinkle chopped green onions over the jelly.
- Chill the dip for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to set.
- Serve this crowd pleasing dip immediately with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a slightly warmer flavor profile, you can bake this dip at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes until the cheese is soft, then top with jelly and serve warm.
- Use a jalapeño pepper jelly for more heat, or a milder fruit jelly for a sweeter snack.
- This dip is best served cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg