Easy 5-Minute Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip
This recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavor in an ultra-creamy dip. It is an effortless, crowd-pleasing appetizer ideal for parties, game days, or last-minute entertaining.
- 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 pepper jelly (jalapeno or red pepper variety)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional Garnish: Chopped pecans or sliced green onions
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese block onto a serving plate.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly across the plate surface using a knife or offset spatula.
- In a small bowl, mix the pepper jelly with the garlic powder, dried onion flakes, and salt until combined.
- Spoon the seasoned pepper jelly mixture evenly over the layer of cream cheese.
- If desired, sprinkle the top with chopped pecans or sliced green onions for added texture and color.
- Serve immediately with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a warm, melty version, bake the assembled dip at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes before serving.
- Use a jalapeño pepper jelly for more heat or a milder fruit jelly for a sweeter profile.
- This dip sets up nicely if refrigerated for 30 minutes before serving, making it a great make-ahead party appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg