Hot Jezebel Dip/Sauce

I made this appetizer for New Years' Eve.  It is sweet and spicy.

Then, for New Years' Day, we combined what remained of the sauce and cream cheese and made a dip.  We all liked it much better as a dip.  It was less sticky and a lot easier to eat.

Hot Jezebel Appetizer/ Dip
1 (18 oz) jar apricot preserves
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
2-3 Tablespoons horseradish, to taste
Cracked Black pepper, to taste
Ritz Crackers or chips

In a bowl, whisk together the preserves, mustard, horseradish, and pepper.
Pour over the top of the block of cream cheese and serve with crackers or chips.
OR
Mix the ingredients right into the cream cheese and serve as a cheese ball with crackers.