17 Deliciously Creamy Desserts Starring Cream Cheese

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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 orange creamsicle cake and strawberry cheesecake ice cream. 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.

Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Indulge in the decadence of fudgy red velvet brownies—rich, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious! Their vibrant red hue is perfectly complemented by a luscious layer of homemade cream cheese frosting, making every bite a heavenly treat.

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe – a Southern dessert classic that’s always in style. This tried-and-true recipe has been passed down through the generations and never fails to impress!

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Cream Cheese Cookies

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My cream cheese cookies are ever so tangy, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth soft. Made with 5 key ingredients, one bowl, and NO flour!
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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.Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

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!

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Fresh Strawberry Cake

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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!

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Best Blueberry Cake

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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!

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Pumpkin Swiss Roll

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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!

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No Bake Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake

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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!

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Rich & Creamy No Bake Chocolate Torte

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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.

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

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This beauty is bursting with juicy blueberries and sunshiney lemon flavor, creating a moist and irresistible treat.

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Apple Cheesecake Muffins

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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.

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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. 

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Mini Carrot Cakes with Walnuts, Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delightful mini carrot cakes, baked to perfection in a Bundt cupcake pan, topped with creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts. Perfectly sized for a sweet little treat!

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Orange Creamsicle Cake

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This orange creamsicle cake is a dreamy twist on the classic popsicle we all love. Picture moist, zesty orange cake layers paired with luscious, velvety cream cheese frosting—every bite is pure nostalgia wrapped in deliciousness!

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

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My pumpkin cream cheese muffins are irresistibly moist, delightfully fluffy, and bursting with a creamy cheesecake filling. The best part? They’re ready to bake in just 25 minutes—perfect for a cozy treat anytime!

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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Scooping up strawberry cheesecake ice cream from a loaf pan after it's frozen that's surrounded by a bowl of strawberries and some on the table. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

A mouthwatering Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe that’s bursting with the rich, creamy flavors of cheesecake and the sweet, juicy taste of fresh spring strawberries. This treat is pure bliss in every bite!

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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!

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