Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly
These Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly deliver bold flavors in every bite. Made from a buttery cheese dough and filled with a fiery-sweet jelly center, they are the perfect addition to your next party or holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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)
- 1/3 cup hot pepper jelly
Instructions
- Cream the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Mix in shredded cheddar until fully combined.
- Add flour, salt, and garlic powder (if using) to form a dough.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Create thumbprints in each ball and fill with hot pepper jelly.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg