Ingredients
Pretzel Bites
1 tube pizza dough or pretzel dough
4 cups water
2 tbsp baking soda
1 egg, beaten
Coarse sea salt
Cream Cheese Filling
200g cream cheese, softened
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp honey
Black pepper to taste
Pepper Jelly Topping
1/2 cup pepper jelly
1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Garnish
Fresh chives, chopped
Extra sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
Cut dough into small bite-sized pieces.
In a saucepan, bring water and baking soda to a gentle boil.
Boil dough bites for 20–30 seconds, then remove and place on a baking tray.
Brush bites with beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until deep golden brown.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, honey, and black pepper until smooth.
Warm pepper jelly slightly and stir in chili flakes and apple cider vinegar if desired.
Slice pretzel bites slightly open or serve alongside the dip.
Fill or spread cream cheese onto warm pretzel bites and spoon over pepper jelly.
Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories: ~390 kcal
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 2g