Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly
These Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers combine creamy cheese with a delightful kick of hot pepper jelly, making them a perfect finger food for any occasion. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 appetizers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of cream cheese or aged cheddar
- ½ cup of softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Hot pepper jelly
- Fresh herbs like chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of your chosen cheese (cream cheese or cheddar) with ½ cup of softened unsalted butter. Mix until creamy.
- Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press down in the center of each dough ball to create a well.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once the appetizers are out of the oven and slightly cooled, carefully fill each thumbprint with a dollop of hot pepper jelly.
- Serve warm on a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 appetizer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Experiment with different types of cheese and add herbs or spices directly into the dough for added flavor. You can prepare the dough a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.