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Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly Bites

Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly Bites: A Festive Treat to Wow Guests

These Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly Bites are a quick, three-ingredient appetizer that blends creamy cheese with zesty pepper jelly, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 18 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 sheet Crescent Dough Use a dough sheet for perfect texture; avoid rolls for even baking.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Make sure it’s softened for easy spreading.
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper Jelly Choose any flavor for a sweet and mildly spicy kick.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Pizza Cutter
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 375°F for dark/nonstick sheets).
  3. Unroll the crescent dough sheet and cut it into 18 squares.
  4. Cut the softened cream cheese into 18 small rectangles.
  5. Place about 1/4 teaspoon of pepper jelly on top of each cream cheese piece.
  6. Fold each dough square into a triangle and seal the edges tightly.
  7. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  8. Let the bites cool for a few minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites are versatile and can be made with different pepper jelly flavors. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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