Description
Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Cups are the perfect bite-sized party starters creamy, tangy, sweet, and just a little bit spicy. Nestled in crisp mini phyllo shells and topped with green onions and crunchy pecans, they come together in minutes and disappear even faster.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry hot pepper jelly
- 1 package (1 oz) mini phyllo pastry cups
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you’d like to warm and crisp the phyllo cups slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cranberry hot pepper jelly. Stir or beat until smooth, creamy, and fully blended.
- Arrange the mini phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- If desired, place the empty cups in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes to lightly warm and crisp them. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture into each phyllo cup, filling them generously to the top.
- Sprinkle each cup with finely chopped green onions and, if using, chopped pecans for extra crunch and flavor.
- Garnish each cup with a small sprig or leaf of fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Warming the phyllo cups is optional, but it does enhance their crispiness and flavor.
- Taste the filling before spooning and adjust by adding a bit more jelly for sweetness or heat if desired.
- For best texture, serve the filled cups the same day so the shells stay nice and crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook with optional baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: cranberry hot pepper jelly, cream cheese cups, phyllo appetizers, holiday appetizers, party bites, easy finger food