What Can I Cook With Cream Cheese?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with cream cheese
Got cream cheese in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Cream Cheese
What Can I Cook With Cream Cheese And...
🍞With Bread / Roti:
- →Bagel with Cream Cheese
- →Cream Cheese Garlic Bread
- →Cream Cheese Danish
Common Mistakes When Cooking Cream Cheese
- ✕Don't use cold cream cheese for frosting - it must be room temperature for smooth mixing
- ✕Don't overmix cheesecake batter - it incorporates air that causes cracking
- ✕Don't freeze cream cheese for spreading - it changes texture completely
- ✕Check expiration dates - cream cheese goes bad faster than hard cheeses
- ✕Don't substitute cream cheese with regular cheese in baking - the fat content differs
How to Store Cream Cheese
Unopened cream cheese lasts 3-4 weeks. Opened lasts 1-2 weeks in the fridge.
Learn more about cream cheese storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I make with cream cheese?
Cheesecake, cream cheese frosting, cream cheese dip, stuffed jalapeños, or cream cheese pasta are all popular.
Can cream cheese be used in cooking?
Yes, cream cheese is versatile - use in pasta sauces, stuffings, dips, mashed potatoes, and as a thickener.
What is the fastest dish to make with cream cheese?
Cream cheese dip takes 5 minutes - mix with herbs, garlic, and serve with crackers.
Can cream cheese be frozen?
Yes, but texture becomes crumbly. Best for cooking and baking after freezing, not for spreading.
What flavors go well with cream cheese?
Smoked salmon, jalapeños, herbs, garlic, vanilla, lemon, berries, and chives all pair well with cream cheese.