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17 Deliciously Creamy Desserts Starring Cream Cheese

Erren Hart

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01/16/2026

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Cream cheese adds richness and creaminess to every dessert it touches, making it a star ingredient in some of the most indulgent treats. This collection of 17 cream cheese recipes offers a wide variety of sweet delights, from classic New York cheesecake and key lime cupcakes to unique twists like strawberry pretzel salad Whether you’re baking brownies, muffins, or no-bake desserts, these recipes are guaranteed to impress and satisfy your cravings for something creamy and decadent.

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake

A cheesecake topped with glossy strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries, surrounded by piped swirls of whipped cream, sits on a white surface—perfect inspiration for your next Dessert Recipes adventure.
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Craving a rich, creamy dessert that screams summer? My strawberry cheesecake is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Bursting with fresh strawberries and effortless to create, this indulgent treat will leave your guests raving and coming back for seconds. Give it a try—you won’t regret it!

Get The Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake

Pumpkin Swiss Roll

Close-up of two slices of a Pumpkin Swiss Roll with a rich brown sponge and a white cream filling, dusted with powdered sugar. They are placed on a white plate, next to an ornate serving spatula. The background is white.
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This Pumpkin Swiss Roll is the ultimate treat with its cozy spices and fluffy, creamy filling. The cream cheese whipped cream adds a tangy sweetness that goes perfectly with the spiced cake—just right for fall!

Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Swiss Roll

Homemade Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A slice of Strawberry Pretzel Salad with a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, strawberry topping, and a swirl of whipped cream on top—classic comfort inspired by Southern recipes—served on a white plate with a fork.
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Strawberry pretzel salad is a beloved dessert that brings a taste of nostalgia to the table with a classic Midwestern and Southern American treat from the mid-20th century. The dish combines sweet, salty, and creamy flavors, with layers of crunchy pretzel crust, tangy cream cheese filling, and juicy strawberry topping.

Get The Recipe: Homemade Strawberry Pretzel Salad

New York Cheesecake

Slices of cheesecake, featured in exquisite dessert recipes, are topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and mint leaves. The berries have a sugared coating, complementing the cheesecake's smooth, creamy texture on a crumbly crust. The softly blurred background enhances the presentation.
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Get ready to wow everyone with this easy, creamy, and crack-free New York-style cheesecake recipe! It’s perfect for beginners, and you’ll have friends raving about your dessert skills in no time!

Get The Recipe: New York Cheesecake

Fresh Strawberry Cake

The Fresh Strawberry Cakes on a plate with two forks and more cakes in the background
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The secret ingredient in this recipe for Fresh Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is cream cheese which makes them rich, moist, and decadent!

Get The Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cake

Best Blueberry Cake

The Best Blueberry Cake EVER on a cake plate topped with fresh blueberries
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This easy, indulgent summer bake is packed with blueberries and has cream cheese mixed into both the icing and the batter!

Get The Recipe: Best Blueberry Cake

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Layered carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and chopped pecans on top, displayed on a white cake stand against a light background.
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Treat yourself to the ultimate carrot cake experience! This moist, perfectly spiced cake is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Simple to make, irresistibly sweet, and guaranteed to wow any crowd!

Get The Recipe: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

No Bake Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake

No-Bake Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake on a crystal cake stand
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Indulge in the irresistible decadence of this no-bake chocolate Oreo cheesecake. It’s a delightful treat that’s brimming with Oreo goodness!

Get The Recipe: No Bake Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake

Rich & Creamy No Bake Chocolate Torte

A close up image of a Chocolate Torte on a white plate with a dark background.
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This decadent dessert features a silky chocolate filling atop a crunchy cookie crust, all without turning on the oven. It’s perfect for hot days when you want to avoid baking.

Get The Recipe: Rich & Creamy No Bake Chocolate Torte

Lemon Blueberry Cake

A lemon blueberry cake topped with white icing and blueberries.
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This beauty is bursting with juicy blueberries and sunshiney lemon flavor, creating a moist and irresistible treat.

Get The Recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cake

Apple Cheesecake Muffins

Apple cheesecake muffins with one muffin cut in half to show the center.
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Each bite combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with a decadent cheesecake layer, all nestled within a fluffy muffin shell. They’re divine and perfect for any occasion.

Get The Recipe: Apple Cheesecake Muffins

Key Lime Cupcakes

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Our Key Lime Cupcakes are a burst of sunshine. They feature a tangy cake bursting with lime flavor and a dollop of creamy lime cream cheese frosting. 

Get The Recipe: Key Lime Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

A slice of creamy cheesecake with a brown graham cracker crust, topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, sits on a white plate with a gold fork beside it—perfect for your Thanksgiving recipes collection.
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Imagine a pumpkin cheesecake so silky, so smooth, it practically melts in your mouth! This isn’t just any dessert; it’s an easy, crack-free baked cheesecake that magically skips the water bath, yet delivers flawless holiday flavor every single time. Topped with a cloud of maple whipped cream, it’s pure festive indulgence!

Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Cupcakes swirled with frosting and sprinkled with cake crumbs and more cupcakes in the background.
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Whip up a delightful batch of Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting – this recipe is a breeze!

Get The Recipe: Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Raspberry Cheesecake Blondies

A close-up of a beautiful cheesecake bar with a crumbly crust, creamy filling, fresh raspberries, and a drizzle of raspberry sauce on and around this irresistible cheesecake creation.
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Raspberry Cheesecake Blondies are dessert perfection in every bite—imagine rich, buttery blondies layered with creamy, velvety cheesecake and swirled with the vibrant sweetness of fresh raspberries. They’re easy to make, impossible to resist, and guaranteed to have you reaching for seconds (or thirds)!

Get The Recipe: Raspberry Cheesecake Blondies

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

A slice of Red Velvet Bundt Cake being removed with a cake server.
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Craving a stunning cake that’s surprisingly simple? This recipe delivers a vibrant red velvet cake with a moist crumb, all crowned with a luscious cream cheese icing. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or just a delightful weekend treat!

Get The Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Cream Cheese Brownies

side view of 3 stacked cream cheese brownies.
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Homemade cream cheese brownies are a dessert dream come true! Rich, fudgy chocolate swirls meet tangy, creamy cheesecake in every bite. They’re irresistibly delicious and surprisingly simple to whip up—get ready to fall in love!

Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Brownies

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