The Best Smoked Cream Cheese on the Pellet Grill

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Smoked cream cheese is the easiest and BEST appetizer out there. If you haven’t smoked cream cheese yet, you are in for an absolute treat with this dish!

Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe

Smoked Cream Cheese is the viral trend of smoking on social media! Backyard smoking enthusiasts everywhere have been making this Summer smoked cheese, and now we know why.

Charcuterie boards are classic, Butter boards are trendy, but smoked cream cheese is my favorite easy appetizer for parties and tailgates

This cream cheese creation is freakin’ AMAZING.

I, like anyone in the digital world, can be skeptical of some new food trends. Many look good, but they aren’t worth much more than that.

However, this TikTok recipe is completely worth the hype.

The conclusion: Before the Summer comes to a close, and you need to smoke some cheese.

Now, I know what some of you may be thinking, and no, the cream cheese is not overly smokey.

In 1 hour, you will have the perfect balance of smoky and creamy goodness.

Ingredient List

Cream Cheese: For this recipe, you will need 8 oz of Cream Cheese (1 entire block). You can use full-fat cream cheese or low-fat cream cheese to make this recipe, and you don’t have to buy the Philidelphia cream cheese; the store brand works just fine.

Avocado Oil: Because I freeze the cream cheese before smoking, I use a drizzle of oil to help the rub stick to the cream cheese

Rub: To get all that great flavor, you will need 1 tbsp of your favorite Rub.

Additional Ingredients (that I highly recommend)

• 1 loaf Toasted Baguette or Crackers
• Apple Slices
• Tortilla Chips
• Pork Rinds
• 1 tbsp Honey
• Grilled Peaches

Cooking Instructions

Freeze the cream cheese. Start off by placing your cream cheese in the freezer for 30 minutes. Once chilled, score the top of the block of cream cheese in a crosshatch pattern using a sharp knife, then season with your favorite bbq rub.

Smoke the cream cheese. Once chilled and rubbed, place the block of cream cheese on a piece of foil or a cast iron skillet and smoke at 200 degrees F. for about 90 minutes. (you can also use a disposable foil pan)

Let cool. Once the cream cheese has been smoked, let it cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.

Serve and Enjoy! Drizzle with honey and serve with fresh fruits, like grilled peaches and toasted baguette or whatever crackers and veggies you have on hand.

What to serve with Smoked Cream Cheese

Something I love about this recipe is how versatile it is. Whether it is breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this smoked cream cheese recipe has a place on the table.

Eat with:

• Crackers
• Bagel Chips
• Crostini
• Chopped Vegetables like carrots, peppers and celery.

Spread it on:

• Sandwiches
• Bagels

Grill Set Up

Grill and/or smoker setup should be on the lowest temp. My pellet grill was set to 200 degrees F.

For this recipe, I used a pellet smoker, and it was great!

I used Kingsford Classic blend wood pellets and they provided a nice balanced flavor. If you are using a charcoal grill, make sure to cook the cream cheese at a very low temperature for about 30-40 minutes.

You can use wood chips like apple wood if you are cooking with fire.

If you are looking for something more fruity profile with a great smokey flavor, I recommend using cherry or applewood pellets.

If you are looking for something milder and less smokey, I recommend using hickory.

Storing Leftovers

Provided you and/or your friends and family don’t devour this immediately, you can store the leftovers for later.

Place your smoked cream cheese in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Pro-Tip: Do not freeze your cheese. It will change/ruin the consistency and flavor.

Smoked Cream Cheese Variations

Spice it up … literally! I love this recipe because you can always change it up.
Next time you make this recipe, consider the following variations:

• Jams and fruits
• Taco Seasoning
• bagel seasoning
• Garlic Powder
• Chili Crisp
• Cinnamon Sugar
• Pepper Jelly
• Add jalapenos
• Add bacon crumbles
• Consider BBQ sauce with bacon
• Drizzle olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, and herbs and spices

If you are looking for more cream cheese dip recipes, check out my Bang Bang Shrimp Dip, Maryland Crab Dip or Muffeletta Dip

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