Smoked & Sugared Cream Cheese with Strawberries

Smoked and sugared cream cheese meets fresh strawberries in a spread that’s bursting with flavor. Uncover the magic of this sweet and smoky fusion. Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with this irresistible combination at your next backyard gathering or any time you crave sweet and savory treat!

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Recipe from thekitchenwhisperer.net
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 8-ounce block cold cream cheese, full fat
  • 2 Tablespoons Demerara sugar
  • 1-pint strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the Yoder Smokers YS640S to 225°F. Place the cream cheese in the center of a heat-safe container. Lightly score the top of the cream cheese in a hashmark pattern. Add the prepared strawberries around the outside of the cream cheese. Sprinkle the 2 Tablespoons of Demerara sugar overtop of the cream cheese and strawberries.
  2. Place the dish onto the top rack of the smoker and smoke for 1 hour.
  3. Remove from the smoker and transfer the strawberries to a small pan.
  4. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of white sugar over top and bring to a boil. Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and gently mash the strawberries.
  5. Skim off any foam and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture starts to slightly thicken.
  6. Allow to cool slightly and pour the mixture back into the cream cheese pan, around the smoked cream cheese. *To keep the smoked cream cheese warm, place it in a preheated 250°F oven while the strawberries are reduced down into a sauce.