Irresistible Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer for Effortless Entertaining

Delight your guests with this Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer, a sweet and spicy fusion perfect for entertaining.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Total Time 22

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Phyllo Shells

24 pieces Mini Phyllo Shells Any small pastry shell can be used as a substitute.

For the Creamy Filling

8 oz Cream Cheese Soften before use for easy spreading.
1/2 cup Red Pepper Jelly Other flavors can be experimented with.

Optional Garnish

2 tbsp Fresh Thyme Use for garnish.
2 tbsp Chopped Green Onion Sprinkle on top.

Equipment

baking sheet
Oven

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your mini phyllo shells.
Arrange the mini phyllo shells evenly on the baking sheet.
Scoop about 1 teaspoon of softened cream cheese into each phyllo shell.
Top each shell with about 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until phyllo is golden brown.
Garnish with fresh thyme or chopped green onion before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended for the phyllo shells.

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