Festive Cranberry Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Bruschetta
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy cheese topped with spicy cranberry jelly, perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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 oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Toast slices for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spread cream cheese mixture on toasted slices.
- Top with cranberry pepper jelly and garnish with extra chives if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh chives for best flavor.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Cream cheese mixture can be prepared in advance.