Description
Creamy, tangy goat cheese blended with smooth cream cheese and topped with sweet-spicy pepper jelly. This easy appetizer is perfect for entertaining or quick snacking.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz goat cheese, softened
½ cup pepper jelly
1 tbsp honey (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for warm version)
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh herbs or chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in pepper jelly, leaving light swirls visible.
- For a warm version, add olive oil and heat for 20 seconds.
- Spoon into a serving dish and top with more jelly, herbs, or nuts.
- Serve with crackers, crostini, or vegetable dippers.
Notes
Use mild or hot pepper jelly depending on your spice preference.
For a baked version, warm in a small dish at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake / Whipped
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30