Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Star (Printable Version)

Festive creamy star-shaped cheese topped with sweet, spicy jelly. Ideal for parties and easy prep.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place softened cream cheese on plastic wrap and gently mold into a star shape by hand or using 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, letting some drip down the sides.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and visually appealing
  • Combines creamy and spicy flavors perfectly
02 -
  • For a neater shape chill the cream cheese after molding for 10 15 minutes before adding jelly
  • Try different types of pepper jelly such as jalapeño hot pepper or fruit infused for varied flavor
03 -
  • Chill the molded cream cheese before spreading jelly for cleaner presentation
  • Experiment with different pepper jellies to switch up the flavor profile
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