Sweet and Spicy Cream Cheese Dip
This Cream Cheese Dip appetizer recipe is so easy to throw together and absolutely disappears every time I serve it! Make it for casual parties and tailgates, or follow our tips (in the post above) to dress it up as a fancy plated appetizer!
• Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Make Ahead • Vegetarian • Gluten Free (depending on your choice of crackers) •
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) block reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel cheese)
- 1/3 cup 100% pure fruit peach jelly or preserves (we use Smucker's Simply Fruit)
- 1 tablespoon Sweet and Spicy Pepper Relish, plus more to serve on the side, if desired
- optional for garnish: finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place block of cream cheese on small serving platter.
- Spoon peach jelly over top of the cream cheese, allowing a little to drip down the sides.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon Pepper Relish on top of peach jelly. Offer additional Pepper Relish to the side, if desired. (See note.)
- Sprinkle a little fresh parsley on top, if desired, and serve with whole grain crackers for dipping.
Notes
Spiciness and Extra Pepper Relish: I generally spoon just 1 tablespoon of Pepper Relish directly on top of this appetizer, so it's not too spicy for people who might not enjoy spicy foods. I've been very surprised at how much even non-spice-lovers like this recipe! To accommodate those who DO enjoy spicier foods, I like to offer extra Pepper Relish alongside. Alternately, if you know your family and friends all like spicier foods, you can feel free to spoon extra Pepper Relish directly on top.
Make ahead: You can assemble this dip up to about 1-2 days ahead and store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10 servingsServing Size:
2 tablespoons of dipAmount Per Serving: Calories: 78Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 91mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 2g
Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only, and may vary depending on your choice of ingredients or preparation. No guarantees are made regarding allergies or dietary needs. Always consult a physician or dietician for specific advice and questions.