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Colorful presentation of cheesy thumbprint appetizers arranged on a white plate, topped with vibrant red hot pepper jelly and garnished with fresh herbs, showing crispy golden-brown edges and gooey cheese filling inside each thumbprint.

Cheesy Thumbprint Appetizers with Spicy Pepper Jelly

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Crispy and cheesy thumbprint appetizers filled with melted cheese and topped with spicy pepper jelly, making a perfect finger food.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 appetizers

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough
  • Hot pepper jelly
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix shredded cheddar, cream cheese, and Parmesan until well combined.
  3. Roll out biscuit dough and cut into rounds with a cookie cutter.
  4. Fill each dough circle with a spoonful of cheese mixture and pinch the edges to form a thumbprint.
  5. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
  6. Remove from oven, fill the thumbprints with hot pepper jelly, and garnish with herbs.

Notes

  • Ensure cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Adjust spice level by varying the amount of pepper jelly.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free biscuit dough.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pieces
  • Calories: 85 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg