Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites
Delicious mini phyllo bites filled with creamy cream cheese and topped with sweet and spicy red pepper jelly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box (15-count) mini phyllo shells
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
- Fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill each shell with about a teaspoon of softened cream cheese.
- Top each phyllo shell with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes, or until the phyllo shells are crispy and the cream cheese is warmed.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme or chopped green onions.
- Serve warm or let them cool to room temperature.
Notes
These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and they can be frozen individually for up to a month.