You know those days when it’s way too hot to even think about turning on the oven? That’s when I start pulling out all my go-to cream cheese desserts in my summer rotation—they’re cool, creamy, and just the right amount of indulgent. Whether I’m headed to a BBQ or just need a little pick-me-up in the afternoon, these treats always hit the spot. Trust me, once you try a few, they’ll be on repeat all season.
Incredibly Moist Sweet Potato Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist coconut cake layered with coconut syrup and finished with a creamy coconut cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any coconut lover.
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No-Bake Frozen Strawberry Pie With Cream Cheese
This Frozen Strawberry Pie with graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, and lemon zest is a simple, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust
This SIMPLE recipe for mini pecan pie tarts uses cream cheese in the crust for an extra flaky pastry paired with the gooey-ist, richest, filling.
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Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe From Scratch
Buttery cream cheese pound cake with vanilla and lemon zest. Soft, dense, and delicious—ideal for sharing or freezing for later.
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Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake
No Bake Banana Split Cake has layers of sweet buttery crust, creamy filling, juicy fruit, and classic sundae toppings made in an easy 9×13 pan.
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Berry Cream Cheese Pie
With its buttery crust, robust berry flavor, and creamy filling, this Cream Cheese Pie is perfect for any occasion and is easy enough for first-time bakers to tackle.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is no salad at all, but a delicious nostalgic dessert made with easy store-bought ingredients like Jell-O, Cool Whip, pretzels, and strawberries. It’s always a hit at potlucks and picnics
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Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts
Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
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Pineapple Zucchini Bread With A Pineapple Cream Cheese Glaze
Pineapple Zucchini Bread made with zucchini, pineapple, and warm spices for a moist, flavorful treat. Topped with a pineapple cream cheese glaze.
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Cherry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling
Fresh Cherry Muffins filled with cream cheese are the BEST muffins for breakfast or brunch. A cheesecake filling puts them over the top!
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Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
This is a simple from-scratch recipe for blueberry bundt cake. With blueberries in every bite and a cream cheese frosting, what’s not to love!
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Cream Cheese Banana Pudding With Chessman Cookies
Creamy banana pudding with fresh bananas, a tangy cream cheese layer, and Chessman cookies for a buttery crunch. A Southern classic made even better.
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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting have strawberry jam, strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries all in a moist cupcake.
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Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid With Berries
Puff pastry and fresh berries combined with cream cheese are all you need for an EASY and simple berry pastry braid.
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Moist Coconut Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist coconut cake layered with coconut syrup and finished with a creamy coconut cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any coconut lover.
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