Raspberry Jalapeño Poppers
These poppers bring together everything people love about bold, crowd-pleasing appetizers. Fresh jalapeños roast until tender while the cream cheese turns rich and smooth, all wrapped in crisp bacon for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Finished with a drizzle of our Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, they become sweet, smoky, spicy, and just sticky enough to keep everyone reaching for another one straight off the tray.
Serves: 6–8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
- 10–15 fresh jalapeños, halved lengthwise with seeds and ribs removed
- 1 block plain cream cheese, softened
- Approx. 6 slices bacon, cut in half
- 1 cup New Canaan Farms Raspberry Chipotle Sauce
Serve With: Extra Raspberry Chipotle Sauce on the side, fresh herbs, or a cold summer cocktail.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fill each jalapeño half generously with softened cream cheese, allowing the filling to rise slightly above the edges.
- Wrap each filled jalapeño with a half slice of bacon and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crisp and the jalapeños are tender.
- Transfer the poppers to a serving platter while still hot and drizzle generously with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Storage Tip: These are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, but leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a 375°F oven until warmed through and crisp again.
