Hot Honey Peach BBQ Cream Cheese Pour-Over
A vibrant, sweet-spicy appetizer combining creamy cheese with peach-infused BBQ sauce, hot honey, and jalapeño. Silky, smoky, and tangy—perfect for impressing guests or casual snacking.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup peach preserves or peach jam
- 1/2 cup halal-friendly BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 block cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- Crackers, pretzel chips, tortilla chips, or toasted baguette, for serving
- Sliced jalapeños, for topping
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
- Extra hot honey drizzle, optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add dried jalapeño and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in peach preserves, BBQ sauce, hot honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard.
- Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Simmer gently for 6-8 minutes, stirring often until glossy and thickened.
- Place softened cream cheese on a serving plate or jar.
- Pour the warm sauce directly over the cream cheese.
- Garnish with sliced jalapeños, green onions, or parsley.
- Serve with crackers or chips.
Notes
Use halal-certified ingredients if required.
Adjust pepper-spice level by removing jalapeño seeds.
Store leftovers in a sealed container refrigerated for 3-4 days.
Adjust pepper-spice level by removing jalapeño seeds.
Store leftovers in a sealed container refrigerated for 3-4 days.