Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Star (Printable)

Cream cheese shaped star topped with sweet and spicy pepper jelly, perfect for parties.

# 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

# How-To:

01 - Place softened cream cheese on plastic wrap and gently mold into a star shape using hands or a spatula, or use a star-shaped cookie cutter as a mold.
02 - Carefully move the 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 chopped fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make
  • Perfect for parties
02 -
  • Chilling the shaped cream cheese before adding jelly helps maintain a neater shape
  • Experiment with different pepper jelly flavors for exciting variations
03 -
  • Use a star-shaped cookie cutter for perfect shapes
  • Chill the cream cheese star for 10-15 minutes before adding the jelly
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