If you need a last minute appetizer for your next holiday party, look no further–these sweet and spicy apricot chipotle cream cheese bites can be made in under 15 minutes.
Cook Time
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Total Time
15 minutes
Yield
14 servings
Ingredients
14 round butter crackers
8 oz cream cheese (225 g)
½ cup pecan pieces (60 g)
½ cup apricot jam (150 g)
1 chipotle pepper in adobo
fresh rosemary, or thyme leaves, for garnish
Nutrition Info
Calories 80
Fat 5g
Carbs 7g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 3g
Protein 1g
How to Make It
1. Step
Arrange the crackers in a single layer on a serving platter.
2. Step
Cut the cream cheese into 14 pieces, then roll each piece into a ball.
3. Step
Add the pecan pieces to a shallow bowl, then roll the cream cheese balls in the pecans to cover completely, pressing the nuts into the cream cheese. Place each ball on top of a cracker.
4. Step
In a small bowl, add the apricot jam. Finely chop the chipotle peppers, then add to the jam and stir to incorporate.
5. Step
Spoon the chipotle-apricot jelly on top of each cream cheese ball. If desired, garnish with a few rosemary leaves.
