183 cream cheese whip recipes

Flaky puff pastry shells filled with orange-scented cream cheese whipped cream and topped with cherry pie filling. A dinner party dessert that looks dressed up but takes 30 minutes.

Fire-roasted poblano chiles line a pie pan and cradle a creamy filling of Monterey Jack, eggs, garlic, and homemade crema fresca. A savory Mexican chile pie baked golden.

Tiny French cheese pastry sandwiches made with sharp cheddar dough and a melted Swiss cheese filling. Flaky, buttery, and gone in two bites. Makes 46 croutes.

Grilled lamb rib chops with a creamy white wine and gorgonzola sauce. Bold blue cheese reduction over rosy lamb, fast enough for a weeknight and rich enough for a special occasion.

Brandied cheddar spread blends sharp aged cheddar with brandy, butter, and cream for a smooth, boozy cocktail spread. Hints of nutmeg and cayenne add warmth. Makes about two cups for crackers.

Smoked salmon mousse layered with a green spinach stripe, set in a ring mold with cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream, dill, and a hit of lemon. Elegant make-ahead party appetizer.

Gratin of turnips and blue cheese layers thinly sliced turnips with caramelized onion, anchovy cream, and pungent Roquefort. A bold, French-style vegetable side for dinner parties.

Cravatta with asparagus spears wrapped in ham, spread with shallot-mustard cream sauce, and baked with Fontina and Parmesan until bubbly and golden.

Vintage molded gelatin salad with cream cheese, crushed pineapple, marshmallows, chopped nuts, and whipped cream. A retro potluck classic that sets overnight.

Polish-inspired quiche loaded with ground kielbasa, sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and fresh scallions baked in a flaky pie shell. A hearty brunch or dinner.

Cheesy creamy garlic soup caramelizes a dozen cloves of garlic with onion, deglazes with white wine, and purées French bread into a velvety bowl finished with cream and Gruyère. A French country soup with serious depth.

Creamy Dutch leek soup with whole wheat flour, mace, and melted Edam cheese stirred in at the table. Simple, elegant, and ready in 35 minutes.

Sauteed chicken breasts in a lemon cream sauce with dry vermouth, Parmesan, and chicken broth. A one-skillet dinner served over egg noodles in 30 minutes.

Baked sole fillets smothered in a rich mushroom-shallot cream sauce and topped with grated Parmesan. Just 10 minutes of prep for an elegant weeknight fish dinner.

Braised romaine lettuce with a Mornay sauce topped with cheese and broiled until brown and bubbly.

Fluffy cranberry salad with cream cheese, pineapple chunks, walnuts, and whipped topping folded together. A creamy, no-bake side that chills into a Midwestern potluck classic.