Description
Pepper jelly cheese dip brings Southern charm to appetizer tables with its creamy, tangy blend. Spicy-sweet jelly swirled through smooth cream cheese creates an irresistible spread perfect for crackers or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sharp cheddar, shredded
- 7 ounces (198 grams) pepper jelly
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a suitable air fryer-safe container by ensuring it fits comfortably inside the air fryer basket without touching the sides.
- Transfer the cheese dip mixture into the prepared container, smoothing the surface evenly to promote consistent heating.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 325°F (163°C) and carefully place the container inside the basket.
- Cook the cheese dip for approximately 12 minutes, monitoring to ensure it becomes thoroughly heated and reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- While the dip is cooking, gently warm the pepper jelly in a separate microwave-safe dish or small saucepan until it becomes slightly liquefied and easily spreadable.
- After the cooking time elapses, use heat-resistant oven mitts to carefully remove the cheese dip from the air fryer.
- Immediately drizzle the warmed pepper jelly over the top of the hot cheese dip, using a spatula or spoon to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Allow the dip to rest for 1-2 minutes to let the pepper jelly meld with the warm cheese mixture before serving.
Notes
- Serve this creamy dip warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a heat-safe ceramic or glass container that fits comfortably in your air fryer.
- Check the cheese dip midway through cooking to prevent overcooking or burning.
- Select a high-quality pepper jelly with balanced sweet and spicy notes for maximum impact.
- Allow the dip to rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to help it set and become more manageable.
- Pair with crispy crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 248 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 285 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg