DeLallo Pepperazzi™ Cherry Peppers are tasty, eye-catching antipasto that is ready to add a pop of color and flavor to charcuterie boards, antipasto spreads and your everyday kitchen creations. Native to Peru, these prized red cherry peppers own a zesty, sweet flavor that is enhanced by their tangy vinegar brine. Pepperazzi™ Peppers are a pickled cherry pepper—a vibrant and unique item for entertaining on their own, but their squat, sturdy bodies also make them the perfect pepper for stuffing with creamy cheeses, cured meats, tuna salad—the possibilities are endless.

• Zesty red cherry peppers from Peru.
• Irresistible mix of sweet, spicy and tangy flavors.
• Sturdy hollows perfect for stuffing.
• Unique ready-to-serve antipasto.
• Flavorful gourmet ingredient.
• Packed in oil.
• Kosher.
• Non GMO.
• Vegan/vegetarian.
• Gluten free.
• Preservative free.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Pickled cherry peppers are an eye-catching feature on cheese plates, antipasto spreads and charcuterie boards along with specialty cheeses, cured meats, olives, gourmet toasts and all of your favorite antipasti. They make an excellent garnish for leafy green salads, sandwiches and pasta salads. Chop up Pepperazzi™ to create a zesty relish for hot dogs, burgers and subs. Use them as a fun ingredient on homemade pizzas, flatbreads, crostini toasts with creamy cheeses and paninis. Their sturdy shape makes them great for stuffing with cheeses, cured meats, Italian sausage and more.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are cherry peppers (“Pepperazzi™ Peppers”)?

Pepperazzi™ Peppers are squat red cherry peppers from Peru that have been pickled for a tangy, sweet, zesty flavor profile. Their sturdy shape and firm skin make them great for pickling and/or stuffing. Pickled cherry peppers can be found on olive bars in delis or sold in jars. They are great for snacking and serving as a ready-to-eat antipasto on charcuterie boards, cheese plates and antipasto platters. They can also be used as a colorful gourmet ingredient.

How spicy are cherry peppers?

Pepperazzi™ Peppers are red cherry peppers that are classified as mild to medium in heat. It is a sweeter variety of pepper from the Capsicum annum family, or chili pepper family, with a spicy profile that can vary. On the Scoville scale, red cherry peppers land between 2,500 and 5,000—a bit before the jalapeño pepper in spiciness. Pickling red cherry peppers tames their heat, so don’t be afraid to try one!

What does a cherry pepper taste like?

When fresh, red cherry peppers are sweet and earthy peppers with a varying heat. When pickled, their sweet heat is combined with a tangy, vinegary kick. The vinegar tames the heat of the cherry pepper.

How do I use cherry peppers?

Red cherry peppers are versatile and can be used for snacking, cooking and entertaining. Pickled cherry peppers are a great antipasto to serve along with cured meats, specialty cheeses, briny olives, crispy toasts, etc. They are a hit on charcuterie boards. They can be sliced and used to top pizzas, salads, cold pasta salads, burgers and more. Their sturdy hollow shape makes them a great stuffing pepper. Try them filled with creamy goat cheese, ricotta, prosciutto and more.

What is the difference between cherry peppers and peppadew peppers?

Cherry peppers (Capsicum annum) and peppadew peppers (Capsicum baccatum) are two different pepper varieties. Both are red in color, but peppadews are sweeter and less spicy in flavor than the cherry pepper. Peppadews are also more heart-shaped than squat and round.