The heat in a jalapeno comes from a compound called capsaicin which is in the membrane of the jalapeno, which we remove in this recipe. So after you prepare your stuffed poppers, you've removed most of the heat. Combined with the smooth cream cheese, most of the heat is reduced, leaving you with a creamy, cheesy, delicious, and not-too-spicy snack. If you like spice, see the note above on buying jalapenos.