Easy Smoked Cream Cheese {2 Ingredients!}
This Smoked Cream Cheese is a real game changer for an appetizer spread: Its rich, velvety texture is infused with deep, smoky flavor. Whether with crackers, vegetables or a drizzle of honey, it’s an easy but stand-out dish that everyone will want to gobble up!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 129kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 1 8-ounce block cream cheese (full-fat for best texture)
- 1 tablespoon dry rub
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Wood pellets apple, pecan or hickory for mild smokiness
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep the Cream Cheese — Score the top of a block of cream cheese in a crisscross pattern, then place it in a foil Pan. It allows smoke to fully soak into the meat and presents a gorgeous display.
- Season It – YOu want to give the cream cheese a really good layer of your favorite dry rub all over both sides + top and bottom -- you want a nice layer of season back here, folks. Drizzle a bit of honey on top before smoking for added richness.
- Smoke the Cheese – Heat your smoker to 225°F and add your wood pellets of choice (hickory, apple or pecan are great). Put the foil pan with the cream cheese inside and smoke it with the lid on for 2 hours until it develops a golden-brown, slightly crispy outside.
- Serve & Enjoy – Remove the smoked cream cheese from the smoker and allow it to cool for a minute. Drizzle with additional honey if using and serve warm with crackers, veggies or bread for dipping!
NOTES
- Use Full-Fat Cream Cheese — Low-fat versions get too soft or grainy when smoked, so always use full-fat for the best texture.
- Score the Cheese — Making some light cuts across the top allows smoke and seasoning to get a little deeper into the cheese, enriching flavor and beauty.
- Pick the Right Wood Pellets — Use mild woods like apple, pecan or hickory for a balanced smoky flavor, and avoid strong woods like mesquite, which can be overpowering.
- Let It Rest Before Serving — Once the smoked cream cheese has been smoked, let it cool a bit (it will firm up) so that it can also develop its full flavor.
NUTRITION
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 496IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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