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.
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
- Combine the cream cheeses in a bowl.
- Add oil from the jarred peppers and season.
- Stuff the peppers and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.
- Serve & enjoy!
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.
I do find piping the filling easier when doing larger amounts. Like with my Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppadews.
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Let’s Make Cream Cheese & Ricotta Stuffed Piquante Peppers
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.
Alan says
not a review as I’ve not done them yet but can i put them in oil when made to keep them fresh
Erren's Kitchen says
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!
Laura Wilkin says
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!
Erren's Kitchen says
That sounds great, Laura!! So glad it was a hit!! Thank you for trying it!
Den M. says
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.
Erren's Kitchen says
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!
MFF says
Honestly, there nothing this stuff is lacking for a complete snack. It can go in pasta, antipasto, salads, tapas, etc. Delicious.
Erren Hart says
I’m delighted to hear that the recipe turned out well for you. Your positive feedback means a lot.
Lizzy says
This was a great recipe! We made it for a pot luck and everyone loved them!
Erren Hart says
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! It’s so good to hear you enjoyed them so much!
Leigh Perryman says
Just a little drizzle of balsamic glaze right before serving….yummy.
Erren Hart says
Wow, that sounds great! Glad you enjoyed them!
Simon Weller says
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
Erren's Kitchen says
That sounds delicious Simon, glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Angie says
Would this work with roasted peppers in a jar, cut up and rolled?
Erren's Kitchen says
Hi Angie, yeah I can’t see why not, could be a bit fiddly but still delicious! Let me know how it goes 🙂
Cara Recine says
I had something very similar but served with a little raspberry jam on top. Would that work with this recipe?
Erren's Kitchen says
I haven’t tried it Cara, but if you do touch base and let me know!
Amanda says
I made this recipe for a diiner party. They were a big hit!
Erren says
Hi Amanda, it’s so wonderful to hear!