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Dairy ingredient guide
Cream Cheese Recipes
Cream cheese is a soft, mild dairy ingredient with a rich texture and gentle tang. It melts smoothly into sauces, spreads easily onto breads and crackers, and adds body to both sweet and savory recipes.
It is a staple in cheesecakes, frostings, dips, stuffed pastries, creamy pasta sauces, and breakfast dishes. Full-fat cream cheese delivers the richest flavor and structure, while whipped or reduced-fat versions work best in spreads and lighter dips.
For best results in baking and mixing, let cream cheese soften at room temperature before using. This helps it blend evenly into batters, fillings, and frostings without lumps.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories342 kcal
Protein5.9g
Fat34.2g
Carbs4.1g
Sugar3.2g
Fiberg
Sodium321mg
Gluten-freeyes
Lactose-freeno
Dairy-freeno
Cooking guide
How to use Cream Cheese in recipes
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The nutrition panel uses reference values per 100g for the ingredient category: Dairy.
Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Cream Cheese
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
25 min
Creamy Poblano Penne with Blackened Chicken and Monterey Jack
A smoky, creamy chicken penne pasta with charred poblano, Roma tomato, scallions, garlic, cream cheese and Monterey Jack.
5 min
Crispy Parmesan Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Cream Spaghetti and Roasted Tomatoes
Golden baked chicken cutlets get a savory Parmesan-panko topping and are served with spaghetti tossed in a creamy...
20 min
Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Creamy Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
Tender pan-seared chicken gets coated in a tangy barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar gemelli and simply...
35 min
Tuscan-Spiced Chicken Spaghetti Alfredo with Garlic Herb Butter
A creamy chicken spaghetti Alfredo made with seared spice-rubbed chicken, garlic herb butter, shallot, Parmesan, cream cheese and...
10 min
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping, Carrots and Fresh Thyme
A cozy chicken pot pie made with tender chicken breast, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, cream cheese and fresh...
20 min
Tangy Vinegar BBQ Chicken with Chive Mac and Green Beans
Pan-seared chicken gets coated in a sticky barbecue-vinegar glaze and served with creamy cheddar chive pasta and tender...
30 min
Roasted Poblano Cavatappi Mac and Cheese with Spiced Panko
Creamy cavatappi mac and cheese gets a Southwestern-style upgrade with roasted poblano, mashed roasted garlic, diced tomato, pepper...
5 min
Creamy Garlic-Herb Cavatappi with Cremini Mushrooms and Parmesan
Twisty cavatappi pasta is tossed with browned cremini mushrooms, scallions, garlic-herb butter, cream cheese, milk, flour and Parmesan...
35 min
Crispy Parmesan Panko Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Linguine and Roasted Tomatoes
Golden panko-Parmesan chicken bakes on a sheet pan while linguine gets tossed in a silky lemon, garlic, cream...
35 min
Crispy Parmesan Panko Chicken with Creamy Lemon Tomato Spaghetti
Golden baked chicken with a Parmesan-panko crust is served over creamy lemon spaghetti tossed with roasted Roma tomatoes...
35 min
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Lemon Tomato Linguine
Golden baked Parmesan chicken is paired with linguine in a creamy lemon-garlic sauce and sweet roasted grape tomatoes.
20 min
Tangy BBQ Chicken with Cheddar Gemelli and Green Beans
A quick stovetop chicken dinner with sticky vinegar barbecue sauce, creamy cheddar gemelli and tender green beans.
45 min
Italian-Seasoned Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Yukon Gold Mash and Roasted Zucchini
Tender chicken cutlets seasoned with Italian herbs are served with rich mashed Yukon Gold potatoes, lemony roasted zucchini...
40 min
Tuscan-Spiced Chicken with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
Tender seasoned chicken is served over creamy garlic Parmesan spaghetti with roasted Roma tomatoes for a cozy Italian-inspired...
30 min
Creamy Mushroom Cheese Tortelloni with Parmesan and Chili Flakes
Tender cheese tortelloni is folded into a creamy mushroom sauce with garlic, scallions, Parmesan and a gentle kick...
40 min
Lemon-Garlic Butter Salmon with Creamy Tuscan Linguine and Roasted Baby Broccoli
Tender skin-on salmon gets a glossy lemon-garlic butter topping, then roasts alongside baby broccoli with crisp edges. Creamy...
30 min
Creamy Mushroom Cheese Tortelloni with Parmesan and Scallions
Tender cheese tortelloni is tossed with browned mushrooms, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream and mushroom stock for a...
5 min
Tuscan-Spiced Chicken Spaghetti with Parmesan Cream Sauce
Tender chopped chicken breast, spaghetti, tomatoes, basil, lemon and a Parmesan cream cheese sauce come together for a...
35 min
Parmesan-Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Tomato Spaghetti
Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan-panko crust, served alongside spaghetti tossed in a creamy lemon tomato...
5 min
Creamy Mushroom Cavatappi Pasta with Parmesan and Scallions
This creamy mushroom cavatappi pasta is loaded with earthy cremini mushrooms, a rich garlic herb sauce and a...
5 min
Creamy Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti with Roasted Tomatoes and Basil
This creamy Parmesan chicken spaghetti features tender chicken, roasted tomatoes and fresh basil in a rich cream cheese...
40 min
Skillet Turkey Enchiladas with Lime Radish Salad
These skillet turkey enchiladas are smothered in a spiced tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese, served with...
10 min
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Biscuit Topping
This easy chicken pot pie features a creamy filling of chicken, carrots, celery and thyme, topped with buttermilk...
25 min
Blackened Chicken Penne with Charred Poblano and Monterey Jack
A Southwestern twist on classic pasta: blackened chicken, charred poblano and a creamy Monterey Jack sauce over penne.
25 min
Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp in a Creamy Tomato Sauce
Tender lobster ravioli and succulent shrimp are tossed in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, then topped with crispy...
35 min
Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Tomato Spaghetti
Juicy chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan-panko crust, served alongside creamy lemon tomato spaghetti. A delicious Italian-inspired...
40 min
Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Tuscan Chicken and Roasted Tomatoes
A creamy, cheesy garlic parmesan spaghetti topped with Tuscan-spiced chicken and roasted tomatoes. This easy weeknight dinner is...
35 min
Garlic Chicken with Crispy Broccoli and Creamy Potato Sauce
A comforting dinner inspired by Peruvian flavors: pan-seared garlic chicken, crispy roasted broccoli and Yukon Gold potatoes drizzled...
25 min
Creamy Truffle Mushroom Penne with Italian Salad
Indulge in a luxurious creamy truffle mushroom penne pasta, paired with a crisp Italian salad. This easy recipe...
30 min
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti with Roasted Broccoli and Bacon
A rich and creamy spaghetti dish loaded with roasted broccoli, crispy bacon and a luscious garlic Parmesan sauce.
30 min
Creamy Mushroom Gemelli Pasta with Parmesan
This creamy mushroom gemelli pasta is loaded with earthy cremini mushrooms, a rich garlic herb sauce and a...
35 min
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Penne with Parmesan
Al dente penne tossed with tender chicken, roasted bell pepper and a creamy roasted garlic tomato sauce, finished...
35 min
Lobster Ravioli with Chorizo in Sherry Cream Sauce and Honey-Roasted Carrots
Indulge in this decadent dish featuring lobster ravioli tossed with spicy chorizo in a creamy sherry sauce, served...
25 min
Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Indulge in tender lobster ravioli and succulent shrimp bathed in a luscious tomato cream sauce, topped with crispy...
30 min
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Linguine with Roasted Tomatoes and Basil
Indulge in a rich and creamy Tuscan chicken linguine featuring roasted Roma tomatoes, tender chicken strips and a...
40 min
Creamy Turkey Pasta Bolognese with Hidden Veggies and Cheesy Garlic Bread
This hearty pasta dish combines ground turkey, cavatappi and a creamy marinara sauce with finely chopped carrots and...
Ingredient FAQ
Cream Cheese recipe questions
What can I cook with Cream Cheese?
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How many DandyRecipes use Cream Cheese?
This ingredient page currently links to 799 published DandyRecipes that use cream cheese or one of its internal ingredient variants.
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