Description
A quick and easy appetizer featuring a flaky dough base filled with creamy cheese and sweet-spicy pepper jelly, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough (Can substitute with puff pastry or mini phyllo shells)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (Cube before beating for even texture)
- 1/4 cup pepper jelly (Choose mild for kids or medium for a little kick)
Optional Garnishes
- to taste green onions or chives (For freshness and color)
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans (For extra crunch)
- a sprinkle flaky salt (To enhance sweetness)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). If using crescent dough or puff pastry, cut it into small squares and press them into a mini muffin tin. If using phyllo shells, set them on a lined baking sheet.
Filling and Baking
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Drop a small spoonful of cream cheese into each cup, then top with a little pepper jelly. Don’t overfill.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden at the edges.
Finishing Touches
- Cool for 5 minutes, then top with chopped herbs or nuts if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
To prevent soggy pastry bottoms, chill dough cups in the tin for 5 minutes before baking. Use less filling to prevent overflow which can lead to sticky edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American