Recipes involving cream cheese?

Question

I have a block of cream cheese in my fridge, and I am craving it, but I want to incorporate it into some kind of snack or something. Ideas? What would you do? Btw, I usually would mix it with salsa for a dip (delicious!), but I have no salsa. Sweet, tangy, spicy....whatever works!

Answer 1

Cold Veggie Pizza
Ingredients:
2 packages refrigerator crescent rolls
2 8 oz pkgs cream cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
1 package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing mix
4 to 6 cups assorted chopped vegetables
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Press the crescent roll dough in a large greased jelly roll
pan, sealing all perforations. Bake as directed about 10
minutes. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and dressing
mix and beat until smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture
on the cooled crust and sprinkle the chopped vegetables
and cheese over entire crust. Chill and serve!
*veggie ideas: broccoli, carrots, red, green, yellow pepper,
red onion, cauliflower, radishes, firm tomatoes, olives,
zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, green onions...

Answer 2

A good quick lil recipe is to mix a cup of confectioners sugar into the cream cheese take won ton wrappers and put a dollop of the mixture on one , folding it over into a triangle and sealing the edges with a bit of egg white and then deep frying them till golden . Yum Yum

Answer 3

Marinated Cheese
Submitted by: TRROSH


Original recipe yield: 16 servings.
Prep Time:20 MinutesReady In:8 Hours 20 MinutesServings:16 (change)

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INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons minced green onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cold

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DIRECTIONS:
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the olive oil, wine vinegar, pimento, parsley, green onion, garlic, sugar, basil, salt and pepper. Shake vigorously to blend. Set aside.
Cut the block of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices to form squares. Repeat with cream cheese. Arrange cheese squares alternately in a shallow baking dish with slices standing on edge. You can arrange in a single long row, or 2 parallel rows depending on the size of your dish. Pour the marinade from the jar over the cheese slices, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
To serve, remove slices to a serving platter so they are still arranged in an alternating pattern. Spoon some of the extra marinade over the cheese, and serve with crackers.

Answer 4

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie

1 baked pie shell
1 qt. whole medium strawberries
1 c. whole strawberries, any size
3/4 c. water
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. sugar
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)

Simmer 1 cup strawberries and 3/4 cup water. Separately combine cornstarch and sugar; add gradually to simmering berries, stirring gently until clear color.
Spread cream cheese on bottom of cooled pie crust. Pour whole strawberries on top of cream cheese. Pour liquid mixture over all. Refrigerate 1-2 hours. Top with whip cream.

Answer 5

try making a grape salad

cover the bottom of a bowl in grapes i always add extra
mix cream cheese and sour cream and a tsp vanilla
cover grapes with this mixture sprinkle top with brown sugar and pecans if desired refrigerate for a few hours dip and serve

Make sure to use seedless grapes

Answer 6

Artichoke-Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients
1 jar marinated artichoke hearts
4 scallions
1/4 cup fresh parsley
6 sprigs of thyme
8 ounces cream cheese (soft-spreading, low fat if possible)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, pressed
salt and pepper to taste
squeeze of lemon juice
1/2 cup walnuts, sunflower seeds, or almonds, chopped


Instructions
Drain the marinade from artichoke hearts. Chop the artichoke hearts finely with scallions, parsley, thyme, and leaves stripped from stems. Set aside. Mix cream cheese with sour cream, garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and squeeze of lemon juice. Add the chopped artichoke/onion/herb mixture to cream cheese, and add chopped nuts. Blend well. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Swiss and Cream Cheese Ball Recipe
From California Milk Advisory Board

Swiss cheese and cream cheese form the base for these cheese balls flavored with thyme and smoked ham. A splash of vodka gives a peppery flavor, but omit it if you wish. Perfect for parties.
INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme (divided use)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons gin or vodka
10 ounces (2-1/2 cups) grated Swiss cheese
2/3 cup chopped smoked ham
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
PREPARATION:
In a large bowl or food processor, combine cream cheese, half the thyme, pepper, salt, and gin or vodka. Beat or process until blended and smooth.

Add Swiss cheese and ham and beat vigorously until evenly mixed. If you are using a food processor, take care not to overmix. The ham and Swiss cheese should retain some texture. This is a rather soft mixture and will be easier to form if it is refrigerated for 2 to 3 hours first.

Combine remaining thyme and the chives and spread on a large plate or sheet of wax paper. Dampen hands and divide the cheese mixture in half. Pat and press each half into a ball about 3 inches in diameter. Roll each ball in thyme and chive mixture, pressing so coating adheres. Wrap separately in plastic wrap and chill until served.

Yield: 2 cheese balls, about 32 servings total

Answer 7

make a cake and put cream cheese frosting on it

put cream cheese on a cracker and top with salmon (or not)

mix in something besides salsa (dill, oregano, cayenne)

make an omelete

have a bagel

visit http://www.epicurious.com/ and type in "cream cheese"

enjoy yourself. I wish I had some cream cheese.

Answer 8

Use this dip for fresh fruit:

PHILADELPHIA DESSERT DIP
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 jar (7 oz.) Marshmallow Creme

Mix ingredients until well blended; cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with assorted cookies or fresh fruit.

or go to: http://www.kraftfoods.com/cream%2Dcheese%2Drecipes/

Answer 9

Layer
Cream Cheese
Hormel Chili
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Microwave for 5 minutes

Eat with tortilla chips.

Answer 10

I would get a jar of spicy jelly, like a raspberry jalapeno jelly, and pour that over the cream cheese, and eat it with crackers like wheat thins.