How to Make Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fun and delicious appetizer to serve at your next gathering? These Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Hot Pepper Jelly are sure to be a hit! With a savory cheese base and a spicy kick from the hot pepper jelly, these bite-sized treats are perfect for entertaining or just enjoying as a tasty snack.

These appetizers are not only easy to make, but they also look impressive and are packed full of flavor. The combination of creamy cheese and sweet and spicy jelly creates a mou...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons chilled butter, chopped
  • ½ cup hot pepper jelly

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Blend Cheddar cheese, flour, and butter in a food processor until dough is a coarse-meal texture and forms into a ball. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place 1-inch apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; press thumb into top of each ball, creating an indentation. Spoon about 1 teaspoon pepper jelly into indentation. Bake until edges are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 23mg