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Cream Cheese & Ricotta Stuffed Piquante Peppers

These cream cheese and ricotta stuffed piquante peppers will become the star of any antipasti spread.

Erren Hart

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last Updated:

03/28/2021
4.70 from 23 votes
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Serves: 25
Prep: 25 minutes mins
stuffed peppers filled with cream cheese filling
stuffed peppers filled with cream cheese filling
stuffed peppers filled with cream cheese filling
a plate of cream cheese stuffed peppadews with a sprig of basil and a bowl of olives in the background

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This Cream Cheese & Ricotta Stuffed Piquante Peppers recipe makes a delicious dish that is perfect for antipasti or ‘Hors d’oeuvres’.

Great for a picnic basket treat.  It’s a deliciously simple recipe and a real crowd-pleaser.

stuffed peppers on a platter
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If you’ve never heard of a Piquante pepper, now is the time to try them! These little peppers are a wonderful, sweet and spicy petite pepper that is available in many varieties from mild (my favorite) to hot which I bought once and it was too hot for me, but if you like hot and spicy – go for it.

Why This Recipe Works

  • This simple recipe is so quick you can whip it up at a moment’s notice.
  • The combination of cream cheese and ricotta cheese gives a luscious silky filling that can’t be beat.
  • Simple seasoning makes this flavorful but not overpowering bitesize treat.

How to make Cream Cheese & Ricotta Stuffed Piquante Peppers

  1. Combine the cream cheeses in a bowl.
  2. Add oil from the jarred peppers and season.
  3. Stuff the peppers and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.
  4. Serve & enjoy!
Stuffed Piquante Peppers with bread sticks and olives in the background

I’ve seen them in the supermarket pre-stuffed, but after sitting in the jar of oil, they really lacked taste and the creaminess they need to cut the heat and make them more enjoyable

Making them is so easy. Just mix up the filling and either pipe or spoon in the mixture.

Peppers being filled with spoonfuls of cream cheese

I do find piping the filling easier when doing larger amounts. Like with my Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppadews.

Piquante peppers with cream cheese and herb mixture being piped into them with a piping bag

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a plate of cream cheese stuffed peppadews with a sprig of basil and a bowl of olives in the background

Recipe

Cream Cheese & Ricotta Stuffed Piquante Peppers

These cream cheese and ricotta stuffed piquante peppers will become the star of any antipasti spread.
4.70 from 23 votes
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Prep Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Serves 25

Ingredients

  • 25-30 jarred Piquante peppers
  • 4 oz soft cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons the oil from the jarred peppers
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • chopped basil

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese and Ricotta cheese, stirring until evenly incorporated.
  • Add the oil from the jarred peppers as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin out filling if necessary. (The filling should be the consistency of whipped cream cheese).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each Piquante with about 1/2 teaspoon of filling (depending on the size of the pepper).
  • If needed, with clean hands, press the filling into the pepper with your fingers.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours; let come to room temperature for 15 minutes prior to serving.
  • Sprinkle with chopped basil before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 31 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 8mg | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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20 responses

  1. Alan Avatar
    Alan
    09/19/2024

    not a review as I’ve not done them yet but can i put them in oil when made to keep them fresh

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      09/19/2024

      Thanks for your question, Alan! While storing the stuffed peppers in oil could help preserve them for a short period, I wouldn’t recommend keeping them in oil for long-term storage. Since the filling contains dairy (cream cheese and ricotta), it’s best to refrigerate them and consume within a day or two for freshness. If you want to make them in advance, you could prepare the filling and peppers separately and assemble them closer to serving time. Hope this helps, and enjoy making them!

      Reply
  2. Laura Wilkin Avatar
    Laura Wilkin
    06/14/2024

    I just made these. I was being stingy with my ricotta, so I substituted an equal amount of raw firm tofu + 1tbsp of tahini paste. It’s a hit! Looked lovely on a charcuterie, too!

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      06/17/2024

      That sounds great, Laura!! So glad it was a hit!! Thank you for trying it!

      Reply
  3. Den M. Avatar
    Den M.
    01/23/2024

    Hello, I want to do these for a dinner party appetizer. Before I try to find these peppers is there a difference between piquante and peppadew? Is there a brand that is typically carried in supermarket or should I go the Whole Food route. Thank you.

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      01/23/2024

      Hi there! That’s a great question. Piquante peppers and Peppadew peppers are quite similar, but there are some subtle differences. Piquante peppers are often small, sweet, and slightly tangy, while Peppadew peppers tend to be a bit larger and have a sweeter taste with a hint of heat.

      As for availability, you might find Piquante peppers in the condiment or pickle section of your regular supermarket. Look for popular brands like Mezzetta or Cento. If you’re unable to find them there, Whole Foods or specialty grocery stores are good alternatives.

      Hope this helps, and I hope your dinner party guests enjoy these delicious stuffed peppers!

      Reply
  4. MFF Avatar
    MFF
    07/17/2023

    Honestly, there nothing this stuff is lacking for a complete snack. It can go in pasta, antipasto, salads, tapas, etc. Delicious.

    Reply
    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      07/18/2023

      I’m delighted to hear that the recipe turned out well for you. Your positive feedback means a lot.

      Reply
  5. Lizzy Avatar
    Lizzy
    06/29/2023

    This was a great recipe! We made it for a pot luck and everyone loved them!

    Reply
    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      06/29/2023

      Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! It’s so good to hear you enjoyed them so much!

      Reply
  6. Leigh Perryman Avatar
    Leigh Perryman
    02/10/2022

    Just a little drizzle of balsamic glaze right before serving….yummy.

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      02/11/2022

      Wow, that sounds great! Glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  7. Simon Weller Avatar
    Simon Weller
    12/08/2021

    I changed the recipe slightly but was delicious.
    I used small fresh peppers from my local grocery store
    Cut in halve and deceed then put the cheese mix in with
    Finally chopped garlic and a sprinkle of chopped basil.
    Lots of salt and pepper
    20 mins in oven then serve or use as a side dish
    Absolutely spot on and delicious

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      12/08/2021

      That sounds delicious Simon, glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply
  8. Angie Avatar
    Angie
    08/14/2020

    Would this work with roasted peppers in a jar, cut up and rolled?

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      08/14/2020

      Hi Angie, yeah I can’t see why not, could be a bit fiddly but still delicious! Let me know how it goes 🙂

      Reply
  9. Cara Recine Avatar
    Cara Recine
    12/01/2019

    I had something very similar but served with a little raspberry jam on top. Would that work with this recipe?

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      12/02/2019

      I haven’t tried it Cara, but if you do touch base and let me know!

      Reply
  10. Amanda Avatar
    Amanda
    09/17/2017

    I made this recipe for a diiner party. They were a big hit!

    Reply
    1. Erren Avatar
      Erren
      09/21/2017

      Hi Amanda, it’s so wonderful to hear!

      Reply
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