Description
A simple yet tasty appetizer featuring creamy cream cheese topped with sweet and spicy red pepper jelly, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15-count) mini phyllo shells
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
- Fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese.
- Top each with about 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes or until the shells are crisp and the cream cheese is warmed.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme or green onion, if using.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Best served warm or at room temperature. You can make the shells ahead of time and bake them just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American