Description
Festive Cranberry Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Bruschetta is a delightful appetizer that combines creamy cheese with the vibrant flavors of cranberry pepper jelly, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry pepper jelly
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: additional chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden and crisp.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped chives, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended and creamy.
- Once the baguette slices are toasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each slice with a spoonful of cranberry pepper jelly, allowing it to drizzle over the sides for a festive touch.
- Garnish with additional chopped chives if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Cranberry, Pepper Jelly, Bruschetta, Appetizer, Holiday