Cream cheese desserts are a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth while adding a rich and creamy twist to classic treats. From cream cheese muffins with pecans to red velvet cake with cream cheese, these recipes are versatile and simple to make. Cream cheese desserts are a surefire way to impress, leaving everyone craving seconds.

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Soft, moist banana cake layers meet smooth cream cheese frosting in this crowd-favorite dessert. It’s a delicious way to use up ripe bananas while making something truly special.
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Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This dessert combines a velvety cream cheese filling with a vibrant cherry topping for a flavor-packed pie that’s easy to love. Serve it chilled for a refreshing treat.
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing

Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Rich, decadent, and oh-so-creamy! This chocolatey cream cheese icing takes your cakes or cupcakes to the next level with its irresistible texture and flavor.
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Cream Cheese Banana Pudding

Cream Cheese Banana Pudding. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Layers of creamy banana pudding meet the luscious tang of cream cheese for a dessert that’s equal parts comforting and indulgent.
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

This classic pound cake gets an upgrade with the addition of cream cheese, creating a dense yet tender crumb that’s impossible to resist.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

A seasonal favorite, this spiced pumpkin sheet cake is topped with a luxurious white chocolate cream cheese frosting for a cozy, flavor-packed combination.
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Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Slice of red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting on a white plate.
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Rich in cocoa and perfectly complemented by tangy cream cheese frosting, red velvet cake is a standout dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Sweet Cream Cheese Dip

Sweet Cream Cheese Dip. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Quick, easy, and oh-so-addictive, this sweet cream cheese dip is ideal for pairing with fresh fruit, cookies, or graham crackers.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Cream Cheese Dip

Thumbprint Cookies with Chocolate

Thumbprint Cookies with Chocolate. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Soft cookies filled with melty chocolate and cream cheese create the perfect bite-sized treat for any celebration.
Get the Recipe: Thumbprint Cookies with Chocolate

Toasted Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Toasted Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Elevate your dessert by toasting slices of cream cheese pound cake for a warm, slightly crisp texture that’s as comforting as it is tasty.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.

A slice of pumpkin cake with white icing.
Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Packed with fall spices and topped with a thick blanket of cream cheese frosting, this cake is all you need to satisfy your pumpkin cravings.
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Cream Cheese Muffins With Pecans

Pecan muffin on a white plate.
Cream Cheese Muffins With Pecans. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Sweet and nutty, these soft muffins get their richness from cream cheese and crunch from toasted pecans. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat!
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Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream cheese frosting in a bowl next to a glass of water.
Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

A perfectly balanced frosting that’s creamy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet—making it the ideal finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Frosting

Sweet Lavender Cupcakes With Sugared Flowers And A Honeyed Cream Cheese Frosting

Cupcakes adorned with a swirly frosting and sugared, edible flowers.
Sweet Lavender Cupcakes With Sugared Flowers And A Honeyed Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

These delicate cupcakes are floral, sweet, and topped with a honey-infused cream cheese frosting, offering a whimsical, elegant dessert experience.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Lavender Cupcakes With Sugared Flowers And A Honeyed Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Three cookies with chocolate centers on a red plate, surrounded by festive decorations including pinecones and wrapped gifts.
Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Tiny, buttery cookies filled with luscious cream cheese make for an adorable and satisfying sweet treat you’ll want to bake again and again.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

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