Sweet and spicy bite-sized snacks combining cream cheese, pecans, and jalapeño for festive gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 24 salted pretzel rounds or mini crackers
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
→ Topping
04 - 24 roasted pecan halves
05 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon hot honey (optional, for drizzling)
11 - Fresh microgreens or parsley (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese and honey until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Place pretzel rounds or crackers evenly on a serving platter.
03 - Generously spread about one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each base.
04 - Top each with one roasted pecan half, a sprinkle of chopped dried cranberries, and a pinch of diced jalapeño.
05 - Sprinkle each assembled piece with smoked paprika, fresh chives, and a small pinch of flaky sea salt.
06 - Lightly drizzle hot honey over the treats for additional heat and gloss, if desired.
07 - Garnish with microgreens or parsley as preferred and serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
