Cream Cheese Recipes

This ruby-red showstopper has been a family favorite for more than 30 years. When I take it to potluck parties...

For special events, my mother would bring these cookies to the rural school I attended. She decorated each cookie with...

This is a fresh, simple approach to making a company-worthy pie. The playful Cap’n Crunch cereal crust is fun to...

You'll shake up your buffet table in an appetizing way with this delectable cracker spread. The novel cube of seasoned...

Summer gatherings call for cool desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request...

Cheesecake in a slow cooker? It's true! I experimented a few times to turn this iconic dessert into a slow-cooker...

Every time I make this quick blue cheese dip, someone asks for the recipe. It only requires a few items,...

With a lemony filling, these spiced cookies go over big because they have old-fashioned, comfort-food appeal. Your party guests will...

Pineapple lends a fruity tang to this fun and tasty appetizer. Instead of one large cheese ball, you could make...

Cookie lovers will come back for seconds when you serve this tempting treat. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington

It's hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf these...

I received this, my go-to veggie dip recipe, from a college roommate. Thick and creamy with just a touch of...

My son loves these vanilla bean cupcakes! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes give them special-occasion status....

The holidays wouldn't be complete without cranberries and eggnog. I use them both in this flavorful cheesecake that's the perfect...

During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples...

At our house, everyone lends a hand to make these easy chocolate-covered cookies. They remind me of Thin Mints. Decorate...

This is a beautiful treat for Easter because of its light color and mild lemon flavor. Friends and family enjoy...

My neighbor shared this easy-to-make appetizer with me, and it's been a hit whenever I've served it. I took it...

For a change-of-pace snack with a boost of nutrition from carrots, try this spread. "Our favorite way to use it...

Fans of cheesecake will love these bite-sized desserts. Crunchy and smooth, they're perfect for the holidays—or any other time.—Judi Oudekerk,...

It doesn’t take magic to transform these crescent rolls into charming witch hats—just a few minutes and a couple of...

Benedictine is a creamy spread studded with chopped cucumbers. It was named in honor of Jennie Carter Benedict, a chef...

Cream cheese, mozzarella and roasted red peppers make these pumpkin-shaped pinwheels devilishly delicious. They were a hit at my last...

Whether you include the beer or not, this soup tastes wonderful. I always make extra and pop individual servings into...

I believe Marionberries make the best berry pie in the world. And when you add some cream cheese and flavorings,...

Why serve tacos only in ordinary flour or corn tortillas? For a mouthwatering change of pace, bake the taco beef...

Cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices transform into these savory, bite-sized treats ideal for any gathering. —Judie Thurstenson, Colcord, Oklahoma

This rich, creamy cheesecake features chocolate-covered toffee bits in the crust and topping. It's the perfect dessert for any celebration....

"You couldn't ask for anything more than a nutty crust topped with a smooth cream cheese mixture and sweet cherries,"...