They're always a hit.
Cream cheese brings a rich, creamy touch to desserts that’s hard to resist. With so many ways to use it, we’ve narrowed it down to 25 standout recipes that start with a block (or two). Perfect for Mother’s Day gatherings or your next potluck, these treats are sure to be a hit—so go ahead and unwrap a block and get baking.
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Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
"This lemon cream cheese bar recipe is easy and tastes divine. Nothing brings a recipe to life like fresh lemons! For a change of pace from custard-style lemon bars, you need to look no further." —Pamela Souza LeBlanc
02 of 25
Glazed Cheese Danish Squares
"These glazed Danish squares are super quick and easy, great for potlucks. Best kept in fridge and served cold." —Therese Aronica
03 of 25
Decadent Cheesecake Cups
"Personal cheesecakes topped with decadent ganache and a beautiful strawberry. This is a delicious and beautiful presentation that is easy to put together and sure to impress." —hopefuleesoon
04 of 25
Strawberry Angel Food Dessert
"Glazed strawberries, angel food cake, and a sweet creamy topping are layered in this colorful, chilled dessert." —Kelli
05 of 25
Easy Cream Cheese Pound Cake
"This cream cheese pound cake is a moist, dense, and extremely delicious dessert." —Nanci
06 of 25
Easy Cream Cheese Pie
"This cream cheese pie is a simple, creamy dessert. I got this recipe from a friend and it has never failed me. Try strawberry or blueberry filling for a variation." —Bea Ramirez
07 of 25
Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
"I recently saw a cobbler recipe with cream cheese and strawberries online, and this is my version. It is awesome!" —Nauntie
08 of 25
Lemon Lush
"This lemon lush dessert has a shortbread crust and layers of lemon and cream cheese filling. A family friend shared this recipe with me. It's always a hit at any get-togethers." —Mrs Kelly Z
09 of 25
Mocha Cheesecake Brownie Bars
"These treats start with a brownie crust, which gets filled with a mocha cheesecake mixture and then finished off with a sour cream topping. Be sure to bake the crust and filling a day before serving the bars!" —Stephanie
10 of 25
Cream Cheese Cookies III
"If you like cheesecake, these are a close second." —Debbie Evans
11 of 25
Sopapilla Cheesecake Dessert
"I love this dessert! Instead of digging through my books for the recipe to this yummy dish I went to check the recipe on Allrecipes. I never found it and it is great! A big hit at potlucks and ladies meetings. Enjoy!" —Shelley
12 of 25
Tiramisu Toffee Dessert
"This is a nice version of the popular Italian pick-me-up dessert. The toffee candy in this recipe adds a delightful crunchiness to the smooth creamy whipped cream quality of an already perfect dessert." —Jackie
13 of 25
Vanilla and Chocolate Delight
"A layer of pecans, topped with cream cheese and whipped topping, is topped with vanilla-chocolate pudding to make this chocolate delight dessert!" —Brenda Moore
14 of 25
Butter Brickle Frozen Delight
"This dessert is a frozen delight! It is made in a 9-inch springform and can be stored in the freezer and served immediately when unexpected company arrives. It is a very rich dessert with layers of butter brickle, caramel sauce, and a rich layer of cool whip and cream cheese." —Lorie
15 of 25
Next-Best-Thing-To-Robert-Redford Pie
"This is a creamy pudding-like pie. It has thick chocolate filling, thick cream cheese filling, a butter/nut crust, and is topped with whipped cream." —Randy Scott
16 of 25
Chess Cake
"This chess cake is very rich and is great to take to gatherings." —Kathy Bliesner
17 of 25
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
"This chocolate chip cheese ball is a sweet switch from traditional cheese balls. Serve with graham crackers or chocolate wafers." —Kim
18 of 25
Cherry Cream Cheese Dump Cake
"I came up with this recipe to combine a couple of my husband's favorites. It's easy and very tasty. The family loves it! It is great with vanilla ice cream!" —AngieK
19 of 25
Cream Cheese Cookies
"These cream cheese cookies are delicate when made with a flower cookie press, and a little sturdier if you make them as drop cookies. I like to fill the center with preserves or a chocolate chip when I make them for Christmas cookie trays." —Robin
20 of 25
Cream Cheese Bars
"This cookie bar recipe made with yellow cake mix and cream cheese has a chewy bottom crust with a sweet, creamy layer on top." —Charlene
21 of 25
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
"Caramel apple meets cheesecake in this deliciously easy fall dessert that layers apple pie filling with cream cheese and caramel sauce to make a glorious filling for a graham cracker crust!" —JJ
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Fruit Pizza
"This colorful fruit pizza has a crunchy homemade cookie dough crust, cream cheese filling, and assorted fruit topping. It's a fun and delicious dessert for any occasion. Use any fresh fruit such as bananas, peaches, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, and strawberries." —Anne
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
"These beautiful red velvet cheesecake brownies are moist and delicious with a swirl of decadent cheesecake batter! Perfect for red velvet cake lovers; adds a different twist to the traditional cake. A great dessert for Valentine's Day and can be made ahead." —squeeziebrb
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Oreo Cookie Cake
"If you love Oreo cookies, you'll love this smooth, creamy (but not too rich) dessert!" —Pam
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Strawberry Delight Dessert Pie
"This strawberry delight is a family recipe that everyone will enjoy. It's indescribably delicious!" —Carol Loadholt
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