Key Lime Cheesecake
I modified this old family recipe to use healthier ingredients. The texture is so smooth and light. It is a...
Bacon Cream Cheese Pinwheels
It's hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf these...
Inside-Out Veggie Dip
Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices transform into these savory, bite-sized treats ideal for any gathering. —Judie Thurstenson, Colcord, Oklahoma
Icebox Cookie Cheesecake
Cookie lovers will come back for seconds when you serve this tempting treat. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
A rich layer of sweetened cream cheese under a glazed strawberry topping makes this strawberry cream cheese pie a standout...
Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball
My whole family loves crab rangoon, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version—no deep frying! Word of...
Cream Cheese Chicken Soup
After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It's so soothing...
Blueberry Pretzel Dessert
I received this recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago, and it's been requested by my daughter for her birthday...
Chocolate Peanut Torte
A crust of vanilla wafer crumbs and crushed peanuts provides this cool and creamy dessert with an extra tasty base....
Layered Cranberry Dessert
On occasion, I like to “fancy up” one of my favorite gelatin desserts with a buttery graham cracker crust and...
Eggnog Creams
I adapted a creamy, dreamy truffle recipe from a chocolate cookbook and came up with my variation to give as...
Cheesy Onion Roll-ups
These roll-ups are very fast to fix. You can make them ahead and keep them wrapped in the refrigerator until...
Miniature Peanut Butter Cheesecakes
These yummy treats, with a peanut butter cup inside, were handed down to me from my mother. They're perfect for...
Elegant Cheese Torte
Rich and creamy, this eye-catching torte makes quite an impression. Every time I take it to a party, it receives...
Cheese Spread Dice
You'll shake up your buffet table in an appetizing way with this delectable cracker spread. The novel cube of seasoned...
Cream Cheese Frosted Gingerbread Men
Every Christmas, my family would visit a display of the most amazing gingerbread houses. Of course, we’d get to munch...
Pimiento Cheddar Spread
I was a theater major in college, and our director's mother always made sure we were well fed. I was...
Hot Mushroom Spread
I've made this creamy, hearty mushroom appetizer for years—it's a big hit every time.—Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Berry Cheesecake Pie
Since I don't care for traditional pie crust, I usually eat only the filling. That changed when I discovered this...
Contest-Winning Tropical Cheesecake
I don't bake many sweet items, but I like to put together this cheesecake for parties. The colorful fruit topping...
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
This creamy, bubbly appetizer spread is sure to please. Baked to a golden brown, it gets its richness from cream...
Lime Coconut Cheesecake
This refreshing cheesecake's delicate flavor is complemented by a coconut crust. —Inge Schermerhorn, East Kingston, New Hampshire
Cream Cheese Delights
These cute cherry-topped cookies are as light as air and so easy to make. They’re perfect for entertaining or most...
ABC Cheese Dip
My children like this dip because the seasoning is mild. You can use plain veggie sticks or cut out numbers...
Mocha Chip Cheesecake
Two favorite flavors—coffee and chocolate—combine in this treat from Renee Gastineau of crust Seattle, Washington. "The chocolate crumb crust and...
Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
My love for chocolate-covered cherries inspired this fun and fancy cheesecake that's perfect for Christmas.
Cheesecake Strawberry Trifle
The only drawback to this lovely dessert is that there are never any leftovers. For a patriotic look, replace one...
Danish Coffee Cakes
I think that as long as I’m in the kitchen baking I might as well make enough to share. This...
Pecan Cheese Logs
Monterey Jack, Colby and cream cheese come together with seasonings to create these logs that everyone will enjoy. Roll them...