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Pepper jelly cheese dip made with cream cheese topped with red pepper jelly, served with round crackers on a white plate.

Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip

This pepper jelly cream cheese dip is the ultimate last-minute appetizer. With just two main ingredients and no cooking required, it comes together in minutes and delivers the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors that guests always love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Dip

  • 8 oz cream cheese full-fat, block style
  • 1 cup pepper jelly red or jalapeño, mild to medium heat
  • crackers or sliced bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving to slightly soften.
  • Unwrap the cream cheese and place it on a serving plate or in a shallow bowl.
  • Pour the pepper jelly evenly over the top of the cream cheese. Do not mix.
  • Serve immediately with crackers or bread for scooping.

Notes

For best texture, use block cream cheese rather than whipped. If the pepper jelly is too thick to pour, warm it in the microwave for 10–15 seconds. This dip can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead, but for the best appearance, add the jelly shortly before serving.