89 cream cheese spread recipes

Double cheese wheel appetizer made from a hollowed-out Chihuahua cheese round filled with a cream cheese, artichoke heart, pine nut, and basil spread. A stunning party centerpiece served in wedges with crackers.

Roasted garlic and almond spread with cream cheese, sour cream, and whipped cream folded in for a light, airy texture. A make-ahead dip or topping for crackers, potatoes, or sandwiches.

Princess Di's French toast spreads cream cheese between toasted egg bread slices before dipping in vanilla-cinnamon custard. A royal twist on a brunch classic.

Creamy lox dip with smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, and fresh chives. A Lower East Side-inspired spread for bagel chips, cucumbers, and crudites, ready in 10 minutes.

Creamy crab and clam dip with cream cheese and a kick of Tabasco, spread on melba rounds and warmed in the microwave. Ready in 10 minutes for easy party snacking.

Two-ingredient mango cream dip made with cream cheese and mango chutney. A sweet, tangy, and spiced dip that works with fruit, crackers, or as a spread for chicken sandwiches.

Open-faced strawberry cream cheese sandwiches with lemon zest and chopped nuts. A fresh, no-cook spread for tea sandwiches, crackers, or light snacking.

Creamy salmon spread with cream cheese, scallions, and liquid smoke. Just 5 minutes to mix and chill for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.

Raw mushroom dip with whipped cream cheese, fresh chopped mushrooms, onion, and parsley. A no-cook appetizer spread for crackers or open-faced sandwiches.

A silky 4-ingredient shrimp pate blended with cream cheese, butter, and a splash of brandy. Ready in 5 minutes flat, this elegant spread is the easiest appetizer you'll ever bring to a party.

Smoked salmon gets wrapped in blanched spinach leaves with a cream cheese and pink peppercorn spread. Chill it well for an elegant make-ahead appetizer.

Creamy shrimp spread blended with cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, and dill. A quick food processor appetizer for crackers or rye bread, ready in minutes.

Salmon ball appetizer with cream cheese, horseradish, lemon juice, and onion, rolled in crushed pecans and parsley. A no-cook party spread ready after chilling.

Curried chutney spread with cream cheese, toasted almonds, curry powder, and dry mustard. A no-cook appetizer that doubles as a stuffing for dates and celery.

Creamy shrimp spread with cream cheese, lemon juice, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. A quick no-cook appetizer that comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with crackers or fresh veggies.

Sugar-free chocolate spread made with cocoa, butter, reduced-fat cream cheese, and artificial sweetener. A diabetic-friendly Nutella alternative that keeps for days in the fridge.