I never thought that you could make smoked cream cheese, and I was convinced it would melt. However, after seeing some recipes, I knew I had to give it a try on my Z-Grills pellet grill.
So, I went to my local grocery store and bought myself a simple off-brand block of cream cheese to play around with.
Follow my step-by-step smoked cream cheese recipe.
Since it seemed to me that the prepping for smoked cream cheese would not take that long, I preheated my pellet grill to 225°F – 107°C.
Scoring The Top
I read on several sites that scoring the top of the cream cheese would allow the seasoning to get a little bit better in there, so that is what I did.
Eddie’s Tip! You can make this as fancy as you like, and I have even seen people change the whole shape and make it look like a football. So, get creative and use your imagination.
Season Top and Sides
The second step is to season the top and sides of the cream cheese.
Smoked Cream Cheese Seasoning
The seasoning I used was a very simple one, and you can use your favorite rubs.
- 2 Tsp Chilli powder
- 1 Tsp brown sugar
- 1 Tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 Tsp onion powder
- 1 Tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1/2 Tsp black pepper
Smoke
After this, all you have to do is place it on your smoker at 225°F – 107°C for about 2 hours. I think you can do longer, but that was all the time I had this time.
I did not want to place it right on the grates, and used a cast-iron griddle, because I had no idea what would happen.
Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe – The Result
After two hours, I pulled it and took it to the kitchen to test and taste.
Eddie’s Tip! I used some crackers to give it a try and learned right away that it has to cool off for a minute since I almost burned my lip.
The second tasting went a little better, and I must say that it tasted better than I expected. Nice and creamy, of course, and with a little heat from the seasoning.
I am sure this is a crowd pleaser and a great snack or side dish for your next BBQ.
Smoked Cream Cheese
Equipment
- 1 Smoker Any Type
Ingredients
- 1 Block Cream Cheese
- 1 Tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Score the top of the Cream Chees
- Add seasoning to the top and sides
- Place on 225°F (107°C) smoker
- Smoke for a minimum of 2 hours
- Take it off the smoker and let cool for 5 minutes
Notes
Follow my step-by-step smoked cream cheese recipe.
Since it seemed to me that the prepping for smoked cream cheese would not take that long, I preheated my pellet grill to 225°F – 107°C.Scoring The Top
I read on several sites that scoring the top of the cream cheese would allow the seasoning to get a little bit better in there, so that is what I did.Season Top and Sides
The second step is to season the top and sides of the cream cheese.Smoked Cream Cheese Seasoning
The seasoning I used was a very simple one, and you can use your favorite rubs.-
- 2 Tsp Chilli powder
-
- 1 Tsp brown sugar
-
- 1 Tsp Garlic powder
-
- 1/2 Tsp onion powder
-
- 1 Tsp smoked paprika powder
-
- 1/2 Tsp black pepper
Smoke
After this, all you have to do is place it on your smoker at 225°F – 107°C for about 2 hours. I think you can do longer, but that was all the time I had this time. I did not want to place it right on the grates, and used a cast-iron griddle, because I had no idea what would happen.Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe – The Result
After two hours, I pulled it and took it to the kitchen to test and taste.Nutrition
The next time I am making my Squash Boat recipe I am sure that I will use this smoked cream chees to ad even more flavor.
Eddie van Aken
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Eddie van Aken brings years of experience from running a full-service restaurant, where he honed his skills with all types of kitchen equipment. His expertise extends to mastering the art of outdoor cooking, utilizing the right recipes to enhance flavors on grills and smokers. Eddie’s in-depth knowledge allows him to provide comprehensive grill reviews and valuable outdoor cooking tips, helping enthusiasts make the most of their grilling adventures. You can read more on the About page for Eddie van Aken