Smoked Cream Cheese with Fried Wontons

Name: Smoked Cream Cheese with Fried Wontons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese; salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste; garlic powder, to taste; 1 package wonton wrappers; 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, or to taste

This appetizer features a block of seasoned, smoked cream cheese topped with sweet chili sauce and served alongside crispy fried wonton chips, blending smoked and crab rangoon flavors into one fusion dish.

🌍American 🏷️Smoked cream cheese 🏷️Appetizer 🏷️Dip 🏷️Cream cheese Wonton chips

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🏷️Sweet chili

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Total

2h 10m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

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Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
1 package wonton wrappers
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, or to taste

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Instructions

1
Optionally, score the top of the cream cheese block in a diamond pattern.
2
Season the cream cheese block generously on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3
Create a small boat out of aluminum foil, large enough to hold the cream cheese block, and place the seasoned cheese inside.
4
Place the foil boat with the cream cheese on a smoker preheated to 225°F.
5
Smoke for approximately 2 hours.
6
While the cream cheese is smoking, prepare the wonton chips. Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
7
Carefully add wonton wrappers to the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
8
Remove the fried wontons with a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
9
After 2 hours, carefully remove the smoked cream cheese from the smoker.
10
Pour the sweet chili sauce generously over the top of the warm cream cheese.
11
Serve immediately with the crispy fried wonton chips for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Bring the cream cheese block to room temperature before smoking so it absorbs smoke flavor evenly without hardening on the outside.
Don't skip seasoning the cream cheese with garlic powder, salt, and pepper before smoking—it prevents bland flavor.
Fry wonton wrappers in small batches to avoid overcrowding, which drops oil temperature and causes soggy chips instead of crispy ones.
Add the sweet chili sauce topping just before serving so it doesn't make the wontons soggy.

Substitutions

Sweet chili sauce → Sriracha or honey-sriracha (adjust sweetness to taste)
Vegetable oil → Peanut oil or canola oil (neutral-flavored alternatives)
Wonton wrappers → Spring roll wrappers (larger, will need longer frying time)

Storage & make-ahead

Store smoked cream cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; fried wontons in an airtight container for up to 3 days and recrisp in a 350°F oven.

Equipment

smoker or stovetop smoking setup · deep-fry thermometer · slotted spoon or spider strainer

Common Questions

How do you smoke cream cheese without melting it?

Use low to medium heat and monitor closely—the goal is a soft, creamy texture, not full melting. A smoker at 225°F or a stovetop smoking method works best.

Can you make the fried wontons ahead of time?

Yes. Fry the wontons, let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.