Apple Walnut Smoked

Cold smoked with walnut wood and apple wedges

Flavor:

• Buttery
• Nutty
• Balanced smoke
• Creamy 

Pair:

• Stone fruits, berries
• Charcuterie
• Toasted nuts
• Superb for melting on burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches
• Perfect for scalloped potatoes
• Bacon’s best friend

Ingredient info

Vegetarian rennet, cow's milk, all ingredients rubbed on the rind are organic, this is a gluten-friendly product

The Apple Walnut Smoked Story

Around the time Beehive Cheese opened its doors, Pat Ford was deep into a new obsession—smoking meats and vegetables in his homemade backyard smoker. If it could be smoked, Pat was going to try it. His daughter, Avery Ford, fondly recalls watching her dad experiment with different foods, pushing the limits of his smoker’s capabilities.

One day, he had a bold idea: why not smoke a wheel of Promontory? With high hopes, he placed the cheese inside, closed the lid, and let the smoke work its magic. But when he opened the smoker, he didn’t find a beautifully infused wheel of cheese—he found a melted, gloopy mess.

That’s when the lightbulb went off. They needed a different approach. Instead of hot smoking, they switched to cold smoking, allowing the cheese to absorb the delicate flavors without melting away. The result? A perfectly smoked cheddar with rich, nutty depth and a smooth, balanced finish.

And just like that, Apple Walnut Smoked was born—a cheese that started with backyard curiosity and became a Beehive classic.

Recipes

• Potato Leek Gratin With Apple Walnut Smoked
• Apple Walnut Smoked Burger
• Apple Walnut Smoked Carnitas
• Apple Walnut Smoked Crab Dip
• Fall Apple Walnut Smoked Salad With Maple Vinaigrette
• Apple Walnut Butternut Bisque