35+ Easy Cream Cheese Recipes and Ideas

Recipes with cream cheese – If you love cream cheese, then you’re in luck! This list of recipes using cream cheese is full of delicious and easy dishes that give a new twist to this versatile ingredient. From appetizers to desserts, this collection of cream cheese recipes is sure to have something that everyone in your family will love. From cream cheese cookies and cream cheese fruit Dip to cream cheese sausage soup and cream cheese chicken casserole, we know you’ll find something that will make a great addition to your dinner table. Enjoy!

by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Sep 1, 2023

1. Cream Cheese Cookies

Our cream cheese cookies are so soft, dense and flavorful. You've never seen cream cheese cookies that literally melt in your mouth like these ones!
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2. 3 Ingredient Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

This cream cheese fruit dip is lightly sweet and super fluffy - A great way to get everyone to eat more fruit this season!
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3. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls

These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
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4. Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

Chicken breasts casserole recipe is packed with delicious flavors - Try the chicken casserole with spinach, cream cheese, and mozzarella for a nice combination for a busy day's meal!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Instant Pot Crack Chicken Spinach Soup

This Instant Pot crack chicken soup is packed with flavors and so speedy to prep - It's your next favorite!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Cheesy Smoked Salmon Toasts

This smoked salmon toast recipe looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy! Try these salmon toasts when you have company at home!
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7. 3-Ingredient Cheesecake Keto Fat Bombs

These cream cheese Keto fat bombs are perfect for whenever you need a quick & keto snack throughout the day!
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8. Blueberry & Strawberry Creamy Mousse {Keto – Low Carb}

Need a quick low carb or keto dessert? Make this super simple cream cheese mousse recipe in under 5 minutes!
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9. Mini Grilled Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

These mini grilled cheese sandwiches are a great appetizer for parties, potlucks, or get-togethers!
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10. Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt (5-Minute )

Easy and creamy, this Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt will help you satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!
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11. Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Cookies

These peanut butter cream cheese cookies are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and they literally melt in your mouth!
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12. Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls

These super festive cheese balls won't last long on your table - definitely a crowd pleaser!
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13. Sausage Parmesan Cream Cheese Soup

This creamy sausage soup recipe is a simple way to add warmth to your day. You'll enjoy every spoonful!
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14. Slow Cooker Turkey Soup

Rich and velvety, you'll enjoy every spoonful of this hearty turkey cream cheese soup!
Cooking time: 180 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Broccoli Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

This broccoli chicken casserole recipe is loaded with delicious flavors your whole family will love!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes )

Creamy and savory, this side dish with Instant Pot Brussels sprouts and bacon is outstanding all on its own!
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17. Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse

Smooth and creamy, these strawberry cheesecake mousse cups are the ultimate dessert for a 4th of July dinner!
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18. Spinach Salmon Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

This baked salmon casserole with spinach is quick, easy, and makes a nutritious base for an amazing weeknight meal!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs

These low carb, keto fat bombs are an easy, no-bake frozen treat you can make with simple ingredients.
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20. 15-Minute Broccoli Chicken in Cream Cheese Sundried Tomato Sauce

This quick tasty chicken and broccoli recipe is a great keto option for a quick dinner or meal prep! Chicken breasts have never been so delicious!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Low Carb Cheese Crackers

These low-carb cheese crackers are so good and crunchy - They will change your snacking routine forever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. No-Bake Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy, nutritive, and full of creamy peanut butter flavor! These no-bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies are crazy delicious and made in a cinch.
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23. Creamy Spinach Orzo Pasta

This creamy orzo pasta recipe with spinach is a family favorite for weeknight dinners!
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24. Creamy Cauliflower Ground Beef Soup

Hearty and melt-in-your-mouth, you’ll enjoy every spoonful of this creamy cauliflower beef soup!
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25. Peach Toasts with Honey and Cream Cheese

These peach toasts are perfect for a late summer breakfast when peaches are ripe and juicy!
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26. Salsa Verde Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

This chicken casserole recipe is loaded with flavor and so comforting - seriously good chicken!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Spinach Chicken Casserole with Cream Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella

This chicken casserole is creamy, rich and bursting with savory flavors - A winner for any day of the week!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Keto Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

So rich in flavor, you’ll be satisfied with just a few bite!
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29. Cream Cheese & Peanut Butter Cookies

Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookies, who could resist them? Literally melting in your mouth, our Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookies are chewy and sweet, and packed full of amazing peanut butter flavor!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Cream Cheese Spinach Chicken Pasta

This creamy spinach chicken pasta recipe comes together quickly and is a total comfort food dinner. You can make this incredible chicken pasta dinner in less than 30 minutes flat!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe

Super smooth and creamy, this cheesecake ice cream is a super refreshing treat.
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32. No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake Jars

Use this simple no-bake cheesecake jars recipe when you need a quick and crowd-pleasing dessert. Love cherry 🍒? They add wonderful flavor to these easy cheesecakes jars!
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33. Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Casserole

This chicken cauliflower casserole recipe makes a quick, easy, and over the top tasty dinner!
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34. Peanut Butter Cheesecake Mousse

This easy peanut butter cheesecake mousse recipe is a creamy, fluffy, no-bake treat that is low in carbs, keto-friendly and gluten-free.
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35. Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tart

This Shortbread mini strawberry cheesecake Tart recipe is filled with homemade cheesecake filling, fresh strawberry. This is an easy dessert that everyone loves.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

36. Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Blueberries, almonds milk, cream cheese, and sugar-free vanilla syrup are all you need to make this low carb smoothie recipe in just minutes.
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