Cherry and Black Pepper Smoked Cream Cheese
This unique and flavorful cream cheese spread is infused with the sweet taste of cherries and the spicy kick of black pepper, then smoked to perfection.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Cherry wood chips - 1 cup
- Black pepper - 1 tablespoon, freshly ground
- Dried cherries - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Cream cheese - 16 ounces
Let's Get Started
- Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for about an hour.
- Mix the chopped dried cherries and freshly ground black pepper into the cream cheese until well combined.
- Shape the cream cheese mixture into a log or ball, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add the cherry wood chips.
- Place the cream cheese in a disposable aluminum pan and smoke for about 2 hours, or until it reaches your desired level of smokiness.
- Let the smoked cream cheese cool before serving. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 3g