Cream Cheese in Baking
Cream cheese adds a rich, creamy texture to all kinds of sweet recipes. You can use it in cake batters, brownie swirls, frostings and fillings, or turn it into a smooth no-bake treat.
A classic example is the best carrot cake. It is finished with my favorite cream cheese frosting, a smooth and creamy topping that works beautifully with the soft spiced cake.
Cheesecake Recipes with Cream Cheese
When you think of cream cheese, cheesecake is probably one of the first recipes that comes to mind. Cream cheese gives cheesecake its smooth texture, rich flavor and creamy filling.
Because cheesecake is such a popular bake, it also has its own cheesecake recipes category. A great recipe to start with is this easy homemade cheesecake recipe.
Cream Cheese Frosting, Brownies and More
Cream cheese is also delicious in recipes where it is not the main ingredient, but still makes a big difference. Think of cream cheese frosting for cakes and cupcakes, a creamy swirl in sweet bakes or a rich topping for brownies.
If you love chocolate bakes, take a look at the brownie recipes category. A recipe like Ferrero Rocher brownies is a fun one to try, with a creamy Nutella and cream cheese topping.