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Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Cups

Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Cups for Any Occasion

Enjoy these Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Cups, a perfect blend of sweet and savory in a crispy phyllo shell.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
For the Phyllo Cups
  • 12 count Mini Phyllo Cups gluten-free options available
For the Topping
  • 1 tbsp Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly substitute with spicy mango or apricot jelly if desired
  • 2 tbsp Chives optional, chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • hand mixer or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if serving warm.
  2. Mix together softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
  3. Fill each mini phyllo cup with the cream cheese mixture, leaving a little space at the top.
  4. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry hot pepper jelly on top of each filled cup.
  5. If serving warm, bake for 5-7 minutes until the phyllo cups are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to soften the cream cheese for easy mixing. You can prepare the cups in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

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