Spicy-Sweet Jelly and Cheese Board Ideas for Entertaining

I’ve sampled many sweet-and-hot red pepper jellies (including cranberry jalapeño varieties), and while I enjoy them all, the Costco brand stands out as my favorite. Pair it with the rosemary crackers—also from Costco—and you have a simple, irresistible snack. Lately I’ve been eating ricotta with red pepper jelly on those crackers almost every day. It’s effortless to assemble and perfect for an appetizer or an afternoon family snack. Seriously, this combo is so good.

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Sweet-and-Hot Jelly & Cheese Plate

Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min Total Time: 5 min
Servings: 6-10

This combination of sweet-and-hot red pepper jelly and rosemary crackers is a winner—easy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing.

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INGREDIENTS:

• Crackers — I recommend the rosemary crackers from Costco for their texture and flavor.
• Ricotta cheese — creamy and easy to spread; you can substitute cream cheese if you prefer a tangier base.
• Red pepper sweet-and-hot jelly with jalapeños — Costco’s brand is my favorite, but any similar sweet-and-spicy jelly will work.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place a generous dollop of ricotta cheese on a serving plate or small board.
2. Spoon a layer of the red pepper jelly over the ricotta, spreading slightly if desired.
3. Arrange the rosemary crackers alongside for dipping or spreading.

ENJOY!

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