14 Wild Cream Cheese Flavors That’ll Make You Ditch Plain for Good
Plain cream cheese has met its match. These 14 bold, creative flavors take your bagels, dips, and snacks to the next level—with combos so delicious, you’ll wonder why you ever settled for plain. From savory herbs to sweet swirls, there’s something here for every craving. Get ready to spread, dip, and devour your new cream cheese obsessions.
Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese
This Garlic and Herb Cream Cheese is so easy to make and pairs perfectly with a freshly toasted bagel. Your family will love this versatile and tempting Herb Cream Cheese.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Spice Spread
If your family serves brunch on Thanksgiving morning, this spread is a lovely thing to put out with bagels. Or it makes a festive snack served with sliced apples, gingersnap cookies, or graham crackers for dipping.
Chive Cream Cheese
This deli-style chive cream cheese is bursting with fresh flavor! Mix up a batch to slather on bagels, sandwiches and more.
Smoked Cream Cheese
Take your appetizer game to new heights with this unique Everything Smoked Cream Cheese! Warm, smoky, and flavorful, it’s perfect for spreading or dipping and will keep every mouth at your next party or barbecue busy until dinner is ready!
Strawberry Cream Cheese
This strawberry cream cheese comes together in minutes with beautifully fresh, fruity flavor! Spread on bagels, toast and more.
Herb Cream Cheese
There’s nothing better than homemade herb cream cheese! Packed with fresh herbs, it’s an easy appetizer or spread for bagels.
Whipped Cream Cheese
Whipped cream cheese is light and fluffy: perfect for spreading on bagels or toast! Here’s how to make it and a few variations.
Easy Vegan Cream Cheese
Make this delicious and creamy Vegan Cream Cheese with just 5 simple ingredients. It’s smooth, tangy and perfect on bagels. A perfect, super easy plant-based substitute for traditional cream cheese.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese
Homemade cinnamon cream cheese is fast and easy to make, with a sweetly spiced flavor! Use it as a spread or dip.
Smoked Salmon Spread
Add flair to bagels and sandwiches with smoked salmon cream cheese spread! Bold and creamy, the flavor will wow everyone.
Savory Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
Oh, it is fall and that means everything “pumpkin spice” is upon us! Our local bagelry offers a fabulous pumpkin cream cheese spread and this year I decided I wanted to make my own.
Spiced Cream Cheese Spread
Spiced Cream Cheese Spread is a great flavor variation from the conventional cream cheese spread.
Veggie Cream Cheese
This homemade veggie cream cheese makes a next-level dip and spread! Whiz it up with fresh vegetables and seasonings.
Blueberry Cream Cheese
Blueberry cream cheese is a bright, tangy spread for bagels, toast and more! Make your own homemade spread with fresh berries or jam.
