Rich chocolate brownies topped with a layer of marbled “cheesecake” Yield: 24 brownies Ingredients: For brownies: 1 c butter (2 sticks), melted2 c sugar2 t vanilla4 eggs3/4 c cocoa1 c flour1/2 t baking powder1/4 t salt1 c chopped nuts, optional For cream cheese topping: 1/3 c sugar8 oz cream cheese,… Read more »
A moist pumpkin sheet cake with homemade cream cheese icing Yield: 20-24 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 16 ounces (2 cups) canned solid-pack pumpkin2 cups sugar1 cup vegetable oil4 eggs, lightly beaten2 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened5… Read more »
A flaky crescent pastry with a cinnamon and cream cheese filling and icing glaze Yield: 36 small pastries Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup cold butter1 egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt8 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup powdered (confectioner’s) sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Icing Ingredients: 1… Read more »
A fluffy creamy vanilla-cinnamon dip for apple slices Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup brown sugar (I use dark brown sugar)1-2 teaspoons cinnamon (I like lots!)1 teaspoon vanilla extractFresh apple slices from about 6 apples, for serving Instructions: 1. Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and… Read more »
A soft and fluffy homemade cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on top Yield: 12 large rolls Ingredients: Dough Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon dry yeast1/4 cup gluten4-5 cups all-purpose flour, divided* Filling Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted… Read more »
A moist, sweet carrot-pineapple cake with a light cream cheese frosting Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup oil2 eggs1 cup (packed) finely shredded carrot1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) Frosting Ingredients: 3 ounces… Read more »
By Gage Hanson Cream cheese is a popular ingredient in a lot of different recipes. Whether you are making cheesecake, a cream cheese dip, cream cheese frosting, or even marbled brownies, you will need to use a stick or two of cream cheese. The problem with cream cheese is that… Read more »
A flavorful moist carrot cake with sweet cream cheese frosting Yield: 18 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 1/4 cup vegetable oil4 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder3 cups finely grated carrots*1/4 cup well-drained… Read more »
A soft and fluffy homemade cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on top Yield: 12 large rolls Ingredients: Dough Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon dry yeast1/4 cup gluten4-5 cups all-purpose flour, divided* Filling Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted… Read more »
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons milk or sour cream1 tablespoon (packed) fresh green onions, sliced thinly or minced*1 tablespoon (packed) fresh chives, sliced thinly or mincedA sprinkle of garlic salt and a dash of pepper Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer… Read more »
