Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Star (Printable Version)

Creamy tangy cheese shaped as a star, layered with sweet and spicy pepper jelly for elegant serving.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Condiments

02 - ½ cup red pepper jelly

→ Garnishes & Serving

03 - Fresh herbs (chives or parsley), finely chopped (optional)
04 - Assorted crackers or baguette slices, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Place the softened cream cheese on a sheet of plastic wrap and gently shape into a star using hands, spatula, or a star-shaped cookie cutter.
02 - Carefully move the star-shaped cream cheese onto a serving platter.
03 - Spoon the red pepper jelly evenly over the cream cheese, letting some drip down the sides.
04 - Optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Creamy and tangy flavor combination
  • Easy to shape and serve at parties
02 -
  • Chill the cream cheese after molding for 10 15 minutes for a neater shape
  • Try different types of pepper jelly for varied flavor
03 -
  • Chill after molding to maintain star shape
  • Experiment with various pepper jelly flavors for different tastes
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