Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Star (Print Version)

Creamy star-shaped cream cheese topped with sweet, spicy pepper jelly and fresh herbs.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Condiments

02 - ½ cup red pepper jelly

→ Garnishes & Serving

03 - Fresh herbs such as 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, 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 some to drip down the sides.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the top if desired.
05 - Serve immediately accompanied by crackers or baguette slices.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Perfect for parties and gatherings
02 -
  • Chilling the cream cheese after molding helps maintain its shape better
  • Try different types of pepper jelly for variety in flavor
03 -
  • Use plastic wrap to easily shape and transfer the cream cheese star
  • Customize the pepper jelly sweetness to balance the spiciness
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