Best 20 Easy Cream Cheese Recipes

EASY CREAM CHEESE DANISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Line bottom of baking pan with 1 can of crescent rolls. Pinch all seams together to seal.
• In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, white sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and sour cream. Spread filling on top of rolls. Place second can of rolls on top of filling.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk and butter. After Danish has cooled, drizzle with icing.

EASY CREAM CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• Cream together cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth.
• Add lemon juice and blend well.
• Pour into graham cracker crust.
• Top with fruit pie filling.
• Chill for 2 hours before serving.

EASY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Heat butter in a microwave-safe dish in microwave on high for 7 seconds. Transfer butter to a bowl and beat with cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until mixture is nearly fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir confectioners' sugar into cream cheese mixture to make a smooth frosting. Store in refrigerator.

EASY CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
• Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions (water, oil, eggs).
• Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• Add sugar and mix. Add vanilla and egg; mix until well-blended.
• Place cheese mixture in dolups over the whole pan, leaving some brownie showing inbetween.
• Cut or swirl through batter several times with a knife or fork for a marbled effect. It can be tricky to get a good marble effect so be careful not to over work it.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool; cut into squares. (These will also freeze well).

SUPER EASY CREAM CHEESE FLAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat sugar and water together in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves into a light brown caramel, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour into a round glass baking dish.
• Place condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend into a smooth custard. Pour over caramelized sugar in the baking dish.
• Place baking dish in a deep baking pan. Pour in enough water to reach halfway up the baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set and top is light brown, about 1 hour.
• Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cold, 3 to 4 hours.

MY EASY BANANA CREAM CHEESE PIE

Steps:

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ULTRA EASY CREAM CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place the cream cheese in a bowl. Using a fork, mash the cheese while gradually pouring in the milk to make a smooth mixture. Stir in garlic salt to taste.

EASY RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE DANISH/COFFEE CAKE/PIE

Steps:

• 1. *Please Note: Prep time does not include defrosting dough or rise times. Night before, place frozen bread loaf in a large ziplock bag with the inside of the bag sprayed with Pam. Place in fridge overnight.
• 2. Mix softened cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar with hand mixer until light and fluffy. Set aside.
• 3. Roll out bread dough between 2 pieces of lightly sprayed parchment paper to form a 12x16 rectangle. Remove top parchment leaving bottom parchment in place. (By leaving this, I have found it is much easier to get it transferred to the cookie sheet.) Cover loosely with plastic wrap lightly sprayed with Pam and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
• 4. Remove plastic wrap. On long sides, slice dough every 1 1/2" toward center leaving 5" wide center area uncut. (see photo) Spread raspberry filling in a 4" strip down center of dough leaving 1/2" plain before reaching side cuts. Also leave 1 1/2" at either end plain. Dot with cream cheese mixture.
• 5. Fold short ends over filling at either end. Then, alternating sides, fold strips over top of dough at slight angle. (see photo) Transfer pastry on parchment paper to cookie sheet. Cover loosely with sprayed plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
• 6. Remove plastic wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 18-25 minutes. Tent loosely if browning too quickly. (I use a very hot gas oven and oven temps vary, so watch closely.)
• 7. When done, remove from oven. Brush with a little melted butter. Microwave canned frosting until thinned. Drizzle desired amount over pastry. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired. ( I find that this type of frosting works just as well as homemade powdered sugar glaze, setting up beautifully.)
• 8. Serving Suggestion: Cut into 1 1/2-2" strips. Drizzle pastry and plate with additional glaze, powdered sugar and/or a little thinned raspberry jam warmed in microwave. (see pics)

EASY GREEN BEANS WITH CREAM CHEESE

Steps:

• Drain most of the water from the green beans and add the beans to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
• Add butter and cream cheese to the saucepan with the green beans. Stir until melted and well incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

EASY AND QUICK CREAM CHEESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in a large saucepan of boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
• Return potatoes to pan, and stir in the cream cheese, butter, and garlic salt. Use a fork to mash potatoes, leaving them fairly lumpy. Fold in green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

QUICK AND EASY PARTY PINWHEELS WITH CREAM CHEESE AND HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Dust a flat work surface lightly with flour. Unroll puff pastry and roll out to a rectangle. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the puff pastry. Cover with ham slices, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll puff pastry up tightly like a jelly roll.
• Slice puff pastry roll in 1/4-inch-thick slices and lay on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until lightly browned and puffed up, 15 to 20 minutes.

EASY CREAM CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cut stems out of washed mushrooms, leaving the cap hollow.
• Sautee the stems and add them to your dinner, Mmmm!
• Mix softened cream cheese with parmesan cheese and garlic salt.
• Fill mushroom caps with mixture so they are overflowing a bit.
• Bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are tender.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY RASPBERRY-CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
• In small bowl, toss raspberries with 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar; set aside.
• In medium bowl, mix 2 cups of the Bisquick mix, the remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of the butter, melted, 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese and 2/3 cup of the milk until thick batter forms. Spoon a tablespoon of the batter into each muffin cup. Top each with raspberries. Top with remaining batter; spread evenly.
• In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup Bisquick mix, remaining 3 tablespoons butter and the brown sugar until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of each muffin.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes in muffin pan; remove from pan to cooling rack.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat remaining 1 tablespoon cream cheese and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth; stir in powdered sugar. Drizzle on tops of warm muffins.

EASY CREAM CHEESE WONTONS

Steps:

• Scoop about a nickle to a quarter sized dallop of cream cheese into center of a wrap.
• Dip fingers or pastry brush into egg and smear a small amount on all four corners of wrap.
• Grab four corners to meet in the center and press down lightly to make it stick together.
• Fry until golden brown - no extra sauce needed to make these taste perfect!

EASY PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two 12-muffin pans with paper baking cups.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, water, oil, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
• Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
• Fill each paper cup about 3/4 full with batter.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. Set aside on metal rack to cool.
• Prepare frosting by placing cream cheese, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
• Beat on medium until well-combined and smooth.
• For a prettier, more elegant presentation, use a piping bag to frost cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or other fall/halloween deco items if desired.

EASY CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Cream butter, cream cheese& sugar together.
• Beat until fluffy.
• Gradually add eggs (2 at a time).
• Beat a couple of seconds between adding eggs.
• Gradually add flour.
• Add vanilla, mix well.
• Grease pan well; sprinkle flour into the greased pan so that a light film of flour covers the entire inside of the pan.
• DO NOT PREHEAT OVEN!
• Bake 1 hour at 300.
• Increase oven temperature to 325 and bake an additional 25 minutes.
• Let cake cool.
• Put on cake plate and cover with foil to hold in the moisture.

EASY CREAM CHEESE, CARAMELIZED ONION AND BACON QUICHE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 dF and spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon, stirring until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel lined plate and discard drippings.
• 3. Add onions and cook, stirring until onions are golden and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
• 4. Unroll pie crust, lay in bottom and up edges of prepared pie plate. With fork, poke holes in bottom and partially bake crust for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
• 5. Add eggs, milk, salt and pepper to a large bowl, whisking to combine.
• 6. Layer cooked onions over bottom of partially baked crust, top with bacon pieces and cream cheese pieces.
• 7. Pour eggs over bacon and top with cheese, parsley and cilantro.
• 8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until eggs are set and edges are browned.
• 9. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into pie shaped wedges...serve with homemade biscuits, butter and apple butter.

QUICK AND EASY CREAM CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• Set the 2- 8 oz packages of cream cheese in a microwave safe container and place in the microwave to soften.
• At 30-second intervals, check and stir the cream cheese until it is like a soft butter consistency, not melted.
• Combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice in a bowl and blend until smooth.
• While blending, gradually add cream of tartar to mixture until mixture is stiff.
• Pour mixture into the prepared Oreo cookie pie crusts.
• Pour the cherry pie filling over the mixture (1- 16oz can of pie filling per pie).
• These pies are ready to eat immediately after preparation; however, if desired, you can place the pies in the fridge over night to chill.
• This dessert is also pretty tasty when it's frozen.

EASY CREAM CHEESE PUMPKIN BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
• Beat together the sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs. Stir in baking mix, cinnamon and raisins; pour into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; allow to cool.
• Prepare the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter, milk, vanilla and powdered sugar. Spread frosting evenly over cake and cut into bars.

QUICK & EASY, NO BAKE, BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• 1. Rinse fresh or frozen blueberries under cool water in a colander and remove all stems.
• 2. Cook blueberries in saucepan under low to moderate heat with one cup of regular, granulated sugar for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until berries are just about tender and has made a type of glaze. Glaze will thicken a lot when completely cooled, so don't worry if mixture still appears "soupy" while it's still hot. Sit mixture aside and cool COMPLETELY at room temperature first, then chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour. Do NOT place hot mixture in refrigerator! Make sure it has COMPLETELY cooled at room temp before chilling!
• 3. With electric mixer, mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, & 2 tablespoons milk until smooth and creamy. Spread mixture into bottom of graham cracker crust pie shell.
• 4. After blueberry mixture has chilled, pour on top of cream cheese mixture. Cover with lid and chill in refrigerator at least 2 to 3 hours.
• 5. Top slices of pie with Cool Whip when ready to serve.