Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly Recipe
These Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly are the perfect combination of savory and sweet, making them a crowd-pleasing party snack.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 24 appetizers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheese Dough:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup hot pepper jelly
- Fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add flour, salt, and garlic powder; mix until dough forms.
- Wrap and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on sheet 2 inches apart.
- Press a thumbprint into the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with 1/2 tsp hot pepper jelly.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly, garnish with herbs, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until fully combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers, Hot Pepper Jelly, Party Snack, Savory and Sweet
