33 Easy and Delicious Desserts That Start With a Block Of Cream Cheese

If you’ve got a block of cream cheese in the fridge and a sweet craving, you’re halfway to making something amazing. We’ve put together a bunch of dessert ideas that start with just that – a simple block of cream cheese. These treats range from quick and easy to a bit more involved, but all of them are absolutely delightful.

Easy Pumpkin Delight – Simply The Best No-Bake Fall Dessert

No-Bake Pumpkin Delight recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Pumpkin Delight is a great no-bake dessert when you want something simple and delicious for the fall season. It’s full of warm spices, creamy layers, and just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy everyone at the table.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Delight

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars recipe by Tessie's Table.
Photo Credit: Tessie’s Table.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery crust topped with caramel.

Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Frozen Lemonade Pie

No-Bake Frozen Lemonade Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in the delight of a frozen Lemonade Pie, a year-round dessert that brings the refreshing taste of summer to your kitchen.

Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Mini cheesecakes with an oreo cookie base, topped with cream and a whole oreo cookie.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Discover the delight of creamy, tangy, and chocolaty No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bites for an irresistible sweet treat.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake Bites

Banana Cake With Sour Cream Frosting

Banana Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This delicious Banana Cake is made with sweet, ripe bananas and topped with a tangy sour cream frosting. Easy and delicious.

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Luscious Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Cupcake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the perfect blend of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries with our moist and fluffy lemon blueberry cupcakes. A perfect treat for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Luscious Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry cheesecake bars on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Our Blueberry Cheesecake Bars have a crunchy oatmeal crust, are stuffed with juicy blueberries, and finished with a cream cheese filling.

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cheesecake

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy our easy homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, gooey, and topped with a delightful frosting. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Peanut Butter Pie

Peanut Butter Pie recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Creamy Peanut Butter Pie with a smooth, rich filling in a graham cracker crust. This easy, no-bake dessert is perfect for peanut butter lovers!

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Discover the perfect blend of rich cocoa and velvety goodness with our exquisite Red Velvet Cupcakes. Easy to Bake, Hard to Resist.

Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes

No-Bake Strawberry Pie

No-Bake Strawberry Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This no-bake Strawberry Pie combines the sweet flavors of fresh strawberries with a deliciously sweet and tangy cream filling.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Pie

Chocolate Cheesecake

Layered Chocolate Cheesecake recipe by Tessie's Table.
Photo Credit: Tessie’s Table.

Easy no-bake Layered Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo crust, chocolate layers, and ganache. Perfect for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Layered Chocolate Cheesecake

Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our Strawberry Shortcake Roll recipe takes the classic flavors you love and wraps them into an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Roll

Easy Cherry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries

A plate of pastries with cherry filling.
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If you’ve been looking for a single-serve dessert with pre-made puff pastry shells and cherry pie filling, you’re going to love these mini cherry cheesecake desserts. These individual cheesecakes are really tasty!

Get the Recipe: Easy Cherry Cream Cheese Puff Pastries

Cheesecake Dip

Cheesecake Dip recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Make this easy, creamy cheesecake dip with just 3 ingredients for a versatile dessert everyone will love! Perfect for parties or snacking.

Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Dip

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

A slice of lemon pie on a plate with a fork.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Try our no-bake Lemon Cheesecake recipe – a tangy and delicious dessert made with lemon juice, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

A slice of chocolate cheesecake with strawberries on a plate.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in a heavenly no-bake Chocolate Cheesecake with a rich and creamy filling and a chocolate crust—the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake

Lemon Dump Cake

A fork is being used to eat a dessert in a jar.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the sweet, citrusy delight of Lemon Dump Cake! Tangy lemon brings a burst of flavor to this classic cake.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Dump Cake

No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake recipe by Tessie's Table.
Photo Credit: Tessie’s Table.

No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake is a simple, refreshing dessert with bright citrus flavor. Perfect for any occasion, and no oven needed!

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

A slice of strawberry cheesecake on a plate.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This no-bake strawberry cheesecake has a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy filling topped with juicy glazed strawberries.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Cream Cheese Danish

A plate of pastries with icing and berries.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

This homemade Cream Cheese Danish is the perfect breakfast pastry (or dessert) to pair with a hot cup of coffee! A cream cheese filling inside of puff pastry topped with a sweet and creamy vanilla icing.

Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Danish

Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

A piece of pumpkin cake on a plate with a fork.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This tender and incredibly moist Pumpkin Bar recipe is gently spiced with the best fall flavors and topped with a cream cheese frosting.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

Pumpkin Brownies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness of Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies. These easy-to-make treats combine a moist brownie base with a creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake layer, perfect for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

Pink Tiktok Booty Dip

TikTok's Viral Booty Dip (Pink Edition) recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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There’s a reason the Booty Dip went viral on TikTok. It’s delicious and easy to make, and we’ve added a bit of sass to take it to the next level.

Get the Recipe: Pink Tiktok Booty Dip

Carrot Cake Cupcake

A group of cupcakes with icing and nuts on a plate.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes with smooth cream cheese frosting. A go-to recipe for a cozy afternoon or get-togethers with friends.

Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cupcake

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

A pile of raspberry cookies on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are moist, melt-in-your-mouth, delicious summer treats. Juicy, fresh strawberries in cheesecake cookie batter.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Strudel Cookies

A person holding up a small pastry.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Strudel Cookies are a delicious, flaky, and crunchy treat. You’ll need just 5 simple ingredients to make these delightful pastries.

Get the Recipe: Strudel Cookies

Cream Cheese Brownies

Rich chocolate cream cheese brownies with a swirled cheesecake topping.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

These cream cheese brownies are rich, fudgy brownies with a cheesecake ripple! Try this delicious brownie with cream cheese recipe!

Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Brownies

Cannoli Dip

A bowl of chocolate chip dip surrounded by waffles.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Cannoli Dip is a decadently sweet dessert dip filled with vanilla and cinnamon. It’s inspired by the famous Italian delight – Cannoli.

Get the Recipe: Cannoli Dip

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars recipe by Princess Pinky Girl.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

These Cinnamon Sugar Cheesecake Bars are our new favorite dessert for serving a crowd. They require only 6 ingredients and take no time to make. They can be served warm or cold. The sweet cinnamon sugar and vanilla, paired with the creamy cream cheese filling and covered with the warm and crispy puffed pastry, make the perfect dessert combination.

Get the Recipe: Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Easy Cream Cheese Filled Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake with a creamy center, topped with frosting and half a chocolate bar, surrounded by colorful sprinkles and nuts.
Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy cream cheese filled cupcakes are such a simple dessert to make combining chocolate cake with cream cheese! They’re perfect for parties and more!

Get the Recipe: Easy Cream Cheese Filled Cupcakes

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Pink cake balls with white icing drizzle, some cut in half to show the inside.
Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bites are no-bake, bite-size balls that are made with just 3 simple ingredients starting with a box of strawberry cake mix.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

Red White and Blue Pinwheel Cookies

Red, White, and Blue Pinwheel Cookies recipe by Cheerful Cook
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Whip up these festive and mouthwatering pinwheel cookies for a scrumptious patriotic treat. Perfect for patriotic celebrations!

Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Pinwheel Cookies

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