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How To Keep Cream Cheese From Melting Inside Jalapeño Poppers
By S. Ferrari
When making jalapeño poppers, you might compromise the integrity of the cream cheese filling to achieve that crisp exterior, which can end up oozing out before you ever get a bite.
However, there's an easy fix that requires a little foresight and some plastic wrap. Begin with your favorite classic jalapeño popper recipe as usual, and prepare your filling.
Once the filling is ready, portion out the amount you would use for each popper and shape it into an insert appropriately sized for the cavity of your pepper.
Instead of stuffing this amount directly into your peppers and proceeding with the process, wrap it in a small bit of plastic wrap and stick it in the freezer.
You'll want to leave your fillings in the freezer for at least a few hours, though it's even better if you have the patience and time to leave them overnight.
When they're ready to be cooked, this method ensures that the outside will be able to get crispy and crunchy while the frozen interior warms up without fully melting.