Cream Cheese Recipes

Don’t settle for ordinary mac and cheese. This version is my kids’ favorite, so I always make a huge pot....

This is a recipe that I made into my own—a friend served a layered appetizer paired with crackers, and I...

They're every cheesecake lover's dream.

This is a cool and always refreshing dessert that is fancy enough to take to a gathering. You can make...

These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....

Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being...

My grandmother started the tradition of making this molded Easter lamb cake when I was little. We continue to make...

I have always liked Italian ricotta cheesecakes, but they have too much sugar for me. I made a light version,...

I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every...

This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for...

Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea...

This fun dip recipe uses ingredients that I always have in the fridge, so it's easy to throw together on...

This creamy lemon cheesecake has a lovely soft texture and cuts nicely. The curd adds a fresh, tangy flavor. —Becky...

Tired of the same old ground beef burgers? These quick air-fryer hamburgers, with their creamy cheese filling, will wake up...

The classic creamy filling, graham cracker crust and burst of lime are all mixed together in every bite of these...

Desserts with cream cheese frosting are always a favorite. Go beyond basic carrot cake and check out even more ways...

You probably have a brick or tub of cream cheese in your refrigerator right now, but you might not have...

For ages, my brother's family and I have gotten together on Christmas Eve, and always eat snacks while we open...

These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient. —Lisa...

Ranch dressing mix flavors this easy dip packed with shredded cheese. It's perfect paired with pretzels. Be forewarned, though—it's hard...

I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or...

This recipe is served at Al's Oasis in Chamberlain, South Dakota. It was so wonderful, I needed the recipe to...

These cute little puffs are the hit of almost any menu! From a wedding rehearsal dinner to Super Bowl party,...

Get the kids in on the action when you make these cheesecakey cookies—just roll away. The snowmen look adorable on...

This is a simple four-ingredient recipe that can create a wide variety of ghosts, each with a different personality! The...

Dill and garlic go well with the tang of feta in this cheese ball...in fact, I think it tastes like...

Here's a twist on the traditional tourtiere recipe. Ground beef replaces pork, and cream cheese pastry takes the place of...

—Corey Henderson, Calgary, Alberta

You can assemble this easy appetizer in a jiffy. The pizza dip goes very fast, so you may want to...