Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Star (Printer View)

Festive creamy star-shaped dish topped with tangy sweet spicy pepper jelly. Easy to prepare and visually stunning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Condiments

02 - ½ cup red pepper jelly

→ Garnishes & Serving

03 - Fresh herbs (chives or parsley), finely chopped, optional
04 - Assorted crackers or baguette slices, for serving

# Method Steps:

01 - Place the softened cream cheese on plastic wrap and mold gently into a star using hands or a star-shaped cookie cutter.
02 - Carefully place the star-shaped cream cheese onto a serving platter.
03 - Spoon the red pepper jelly evenly over the top, letting it drip down the sides attractively.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs if desired.
05 - Serve immediately alongside assorted crackers or baguette slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in 10 minutes
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options available
02 -
  • Chill the cream cheese after molding for 10 to 15 minutes for a neater shape
  • Try different types of pepper jelly such as jalapeño or fruit-infused for varied flavor
03 -
  • Use a star-shaped cookie cutter for perfect shapes every time
  • Experiment with different herb garnishes to complement the pepper jelly flavors
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