Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Star (Print Version)

Creamy star-shaped cheese topped with spicy-sweet pepper jelly, perfect for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

→ Condiments

02 - ½ cup red pepper jelly

→ Garnishes & Serving

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place softened cream cheese onto plastic wrap and gently mold into a star shape using hands, a 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 with finely chopped fresh herbs if desired.
05 - Present immediately alongside crackers or baguette slices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive creamy appetizer
  • Party-ready beautiful star shape
02 -
  • Chill the cream cheese after molding for 10 to 15 minutes before adding jelly for a neater shape
  • Try different types of pepper jelly (jalapeño hot pepper or fruit-infused) for varied flavor
03 -
  • Use a star-shaped cookie cutter for perfect shapes every time
  • Chilling the molded cream cheese helps maintain the shape when adding jelly
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