Description
This Easiest Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip is a quick and elegant appetizer made with creamy whipped Boursin cheese topped with sweet and spicy pepper jelly. It’s ready in just five minutes and perfect for any occasion, from holidays to casual gatherings.
Ingredients
2 (5.3 oz) blocks Boursin cheese, softened
1 tbsp half and half
1/2 (10 oz) container pepper jelly
1 tbsp fresh chopped chives (optional)
1 (10 oz) box of wheat, butter, or multigrain crackers for serving
Instructions
- Place softened Boursin cheese in a food processor or mixing bowl.
- Add the half and half and whip for 20–30 seconds until smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spread the whipped cheese evenly into a shallow serving dish.
- If the pepper jelly is thick, microwave it for 10–30 seconds to loosen it, then spoon over the cheese layer and spread gently.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped chives on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately with crackers, pita chips, or toasted bread slices.
Notes
Use different Boursin flavors such as Garlic & Fine Herbs or Shallot & Chive for variety.
Substitute cream cheese for a milder or budget-friendly option.
Top with cranberry pepper jelly, onion jam, or leftover cranberry sauce for a seasonal twist.
Add crushed pistachios or a drizzle of honey for a festive look.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and serve at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
