Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Star (Printable Version)

Creamy cheese adorned with sweet-spicy pepper jelly, shaped into a star for an eye-catching appetizer.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Condiments

02 - ½ cup red pepper jelly

→ Garnishes & Serving

03 - Fresh herbs (chives or parsley), finely chopped, optional
04 - Assorted crackers or baguette slices, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Place softened cream cheese on plastic wrap and mold into a star shape using hands, a spatula, or a star-shaped cookie cutter.
02 - Carefully move the star-shaped cream cheese onto a serving platter.
03 - Spoon red pepper jelly evenly over the cream cheese, allowing it to drip down the sides attractively.
04 - Optionally sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs over the top.
05 - Present immediately with crackers or baguette slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and creamy appetizer
  • Party-ready star shape presentation
02 -
  • Chill the cream cheese after molding for 10 to 15 minutes for a neater shape
  • Try different types of pepper jelly jalapeño hot pepper or fruit-infused for varied flavor
03 -
  • Chill the molded cream cheese before adding jelly to maintain shape
  • Pair the appetizer with light white or sparkling wines for best flavor
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