This Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly Dip recipe is so easy to throw together and requires just TWO simple ingredients! It’s my go to last-minute party appetizer when I forget that I’m supposed to bring something to share.
Why you’ll love this simple party appetizer
I tried this pepper jelly dip for the first time this past summer and considering HOW EASY it is, I was truly blown away by it. The flavors all go together SO WELL and I find myself craving this one a *regular* basis.
We like to make this as a simple treat when camping but it’s also perfect for parties (especially bc you can throw it together in 5 minutes or less!). The key is to pair it with a great chip or cracker – we’re huge fans of wheat thins with this dip.
Here’s why you’ll love it:
SUPER simple to make – seriously…it only takes a few minutes and I love it for that!
Can be made ahead or last minute – I’ve made this dip ahead of time and left it in the fridge but I’ve ALSO taken the ingredients to a party and assembled it right before serving. It’s really that easy.
Everyone will be asking for the “recipe” – despite how simple it is, you’ll still have people asking about the ingredients and how to make it!
Ingredients needed
The ingredients for this recipe are listed fully down in the recipe card but let’s briefly go over the pantry staples needed including a few substitutions you can make as desired!
Whipped Cream Cheese – I like to use whipped cream cheese because it’s just lighter and fluffier and makes for a better dip, in my opinion. That being said, regular cream cheese works perfectly fine. You’ll just want to let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften enough for you to spread it on the plate.
Goat cheese would be delicious here as well!
Pepper Jelly – you can find this at most grocery stores. I typically find it in the cheese section where you get specialty cheeses or cheeses by the pound. If all else fails, you can get a jar online.
How to Make It
Just a reminder that you can find the FULL written recipe down in the recipe card, but I want to quickly go over how to make this!
It’s SUPER simple.
Start by spreading your whipped cream cheese on the bottom of a serving tray or plate. Dollop the pepper jelly all over the cream cheese and gently spread it around the top but trying not to blend it into the cream cheese too much.
That’s it! So easy!
Recipe Tips
Use a different jelly – if you can’t find pepper jelly, or if you just want something different, really any kind of jam or jelly will work for this recipe.
Reach for whipped cream cheese over regular – as I mentioned earlier, I just personally prefer whipped cream cheese as it’s lighter and spreads better. But regular will still work well.
Add on green onions or fresh herbs – gives it a little crunch, extra flavor, and brings some brightness to the dip.
Make it ahead – this is great made ahead for easy appetizers.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve made this dip ahead of time and left it in the fridge but I’ve ALSO taken the ingredients to a party and assembled it right before serving. It’s really that easy.
Sure thing! If you can’t find pepper jelly, or if you just want something different, really any kind of jam or jelly will work for this recipe.
You can store this in the fridge for a few days. The longer is sits, the jelly kind of melts into the cream cheese and causes some discoloration. Ultimately, I suggest making this the same day that you plan to enjoy it.
Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Dip (2 Ingredient)
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