Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly
Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly are the ultimate crowd-pleasing finger food! These delectable bites feature a creamy cheese filling nestled in flaky puff pastry, topped with a sweet and spicy hot pepper jelly. Perfect for parties or casual family gatherings, they can be whipped up in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. Your guests will love the delightful combination of flavors and textures!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly (adjust heat level to taste)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into squares or circles.
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese and cheddar until well combined; season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the cheese mixture onto each pastry piece, creating an indentation with your thumb or back of a spoon.
- Add a dollop of hot pepper jelly into each indentation.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg