Description
Irresistibly creamy delights bursting with sweet-tart cranberry and spicy hot pepper flavors, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry jelly
- 1/4 cup hot pepper jelly
- 12 sturdy crackers (like whole grain or buttery flavored)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts or finely sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper, blending until well incorporated.
- Spread a layer of cranberry jelly over each cracker, followed by hot pepper jelly.
- Pile on the cream cheese mixture.
- Place topped crackers on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until warm and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven, add optional toppings, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth texture. Be cautious with baking time to avoid muddled flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Hot Pepper, Jelly, Cream Cheese, Appetizer, Party Food