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Quick Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites

A delightful snack combining creamy cream cheese with sweet red pepper jelly in flaky phyllo shells, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 15 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 box mini phyllo shells (15-count)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for easy spreading.
  • 1/4 cup red pepper jelly
  • to taste Fresh thyme leaves or chopped green onion Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange the phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
  3. Fill each shell with about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese.
  4. Top each with about 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper jelly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 5–7 minutes or until the shells are crisp and the cream cheese is warmed.
  2. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme or green onion, if using.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes before serving.