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    Use That Block of Cream Cheese Before It Goes Bad—18 Quick Desserts to Try

    Published: Jun 2, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    That block of cream cheese sitting in the fridge isn’t going to use itself, and tossing it would be such a waste. Instead of letting it go bad (again), why not turn it into something sweet and delicious? These quick dessert ideas are perfect for those last-minute cravings or lazy afternoons. Trust me, your taste buds—and your fridge—will thank you.

    Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid With Berries

    Berry braid with powdered sugar.
    Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid With Berries. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Puff pastry and fresh berries combined with cream cheese are all you need for an EASY and simple berry pastry braid.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid With Berries

    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    A tray of phyllo cup desserts.
    Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Thanks to premade tart shells, these mini raspberry tarts come together in just five minutes and taste like raspberry cheesecake.
    Get the Recipe: Five Minute Mini Raspberry Tarts

    Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust

    A circular rack topped with pecan tarts.
    Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This SIMPLE recipe for mini pecan pie tarts uses cream cheese in the crust for an extra flaky pastry paired with the gooey-ist, richest, filling.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Pecan Pie Tarts With A Cream Cheese Crust

    Creamy Peach Custard Pie

    A peach custard pie topped with whipped cream.
    Creamy Peach Custard Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    An old-fashioned peaches and cream pie that is baked with fresh or frozen peaches in a creamy custard.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Peach Custard Pie

    No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate

    A slice being removed from a key lime pie.
    No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    No bake key lime pie has an ultra creamy filling made from white chocolate, cream cheese, and fresh cream. A show stopper pie for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Key Lime Mousse Pie With White Chocolate

    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    A slice of peanut butter pie.
    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This no bake peanut butter pie is a slightly sweet, yet rich dessert that everyone is going to love. Easy to make, it’s a show stopper!
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

    A tray of cheesecake bars.
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares have a delectable cookie crust, and a jam puree swirl topping. A cheesecake filling makes these amazing.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies

    Bright red velvet thumbprint cookies coated in sugar, each with a creamy yellow filling in the center, displayed on a light marble surface—a delightful twist on classic red velvet desserts.
    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies are a delicious cookie made even better with a cheesecake center.
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies

    Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!)

    A glass dish filled with creamy banana pudding topped with crumbled cookies, with a portion scooped out. Two round vanilla wafers rest on a gray surface beside the dish—one of the easiest desserts to enjoy.
    Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This banana pudding recipe with cream cheese (or Mascarpone!) is even better than the classic. The yummiest, easiest homemade pudding recipe!
    Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!)

    Cherry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

    Cherry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Fresh Cherry Muffins filled with cream cheese are the BEST muffins for breakfast or brunch. A cheesecake filling puts them over the top!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Muffins with Cream Cheese Filling

    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    A Strawberry pie with a sliced removed onto a plate.
    No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie is an easy recipe that makes a gorgeous dessert with a rich filling and buttery crust.
    Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

    Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

    Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread is a step up from the traditional version. With a cheesecake like filling it will become a new favorite.
    Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

    Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This from-scratch strawberry cream cheese coffee cake is moist and tender, with a cream cheese layer, strawberry jam, moist vanilla cake, and a buttery crumb topping.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

    Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

    Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    No Bake Cheesecake has never been so easy or delicious! A silky smooth cream cheese filling surrounded by a buttery graham cracker crust.
    Get the Recipe: Easy No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

    Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe From Scratch

    Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe From Scratch. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Buttery cream cheese pound cake with vanilla and lemon zest. Soft, dense, and delicious—ideal for sharing or freezing for later.
    Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe From Scratch

    Berry Cream Cheese Pie

    A slice of cheesecake with berries on top
    Berry Cream Cheese Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    With its buttery crust, robust berry flavor, and creamy filling, this Cream Cheese Pie is perfect for any occasion and is easy enough for first-time bakers to tackle.
    Get the Recipe: Berry Cream Cheese Pie

    Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    A slice of moist, two-layer vanilla cake—a classic among southern sweets—with creamy frosting is being lifted from the whole cake. The swirled frosting and walnut halves on top add a delightful finishing touch.
    Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This moist banana layer cake with rich brown butter cream cheese frosting is a deliciously easy dessert perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Banana Layer Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

    A slice of banana split dessert, one of the best easy desserts, is topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, colorful sprinkles, and a cherry on a white plate. Other dessert slices and sprinkles are visible in the background.
    Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    No Bake Banana Split Cake has layers of sweet buttery crust, creamy filling, juicy fruit, and classic sundae toppings made in an easy 9×13 pan.
    Get the Recipe: Layered No-Bake Banana Split Cake

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