Sweet, salty, and spicy bite-sized treats featuring cream cheese, pecans, and jalapeño for festive snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 24 salted pretzel rounds or mini crackers
02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
→ Topping
04 - 24 roasted pecan halves
05 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
06 - 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
08 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon hot honey (optional, for drizzling)
11 - Fresh microgreens or parsley (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese and honey until smooth and fluffy.
02 - Lay pretzel rounds or crackers evenly on a serving platter.
03 - Spread approximately one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each pretzel or cracker.
04 - Place one roasted pecan half on each base, followed by a sprinkle of chopped dried cranberries and a pinch of diced jalapeño.
05 - Lightly sprinkle smoked paprika, fresh chives, and a small pinch of flaky sea salt atop each assembled piece.
06 - Optionally, drizzle each treat lightly with hot honey for added heat and shine.
07 - Top with fresh microgreens or parsley if desired, then serve immediately or chill briefly prior to serving.
