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smoked cream cheese recipe Chili Honey Brick With Chive Confetti
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This smoked cream cheese recipe transforms a simple block of cream cheese into a gourmet experience with smoky richness and sweet chili heat. It is an easy, family-friendly appetizer perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese block, full-fat
- 2 tbsp (30ml) honey
- 1 tsp chili flakes, adjust for desired spice level
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp favorite seasoning rub, salt-free or low-salt
- 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Cream Cheese: Gently pat the 8 oz cream cheese block dry to help with browning. Score the top with a 0.25-inch criss-cross pattern for flavor penetration.
- Season Cheese: Place on a small sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, sprinkle with 1 tbsp seasoning rub and 1 tsp chili flakes; surface should look well coated.
- Smoke Cheese: Transfer to smoker at 225-250F (107-121C). Smoke 1.5-2 hours until softened, golden-brown, and slightly gooey. If not softening evenly, rotate the pan to account for hot spots.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from smoker. Drizzle with 2 tbsp honey, sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh chives for a vibrant finish; honey melts into the warm cheese.
Notes
For dairy-free, use a plant-based vegan cream cheese block. For low-carb/keto, swap honey for a sugar-free substitute and increase chili flakes. Adjust spice using smoked paprika for milder flavor or extra 0.5-1 tsp chili flakes for bolder heat. Oven Method: Bake seasoned cream cheese at 375F (190C) for 20-25 minutes, adding liquid smoke for hint. Air Fryer Method: Air fry at 350F (175C) for 10-15 minutes until softened. If too firm, return to heat for 5-10 minutes; if too soft, chill briefly for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 block, 28 g
- Calories: 120 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg