Looking for dip recipes that will make your taste buds sing? Look no further than cream cheese dips! Cream cheese adds an indulgent, creamy texture and can be used in so many different ways. From savory to sweet, there’s a cream cheese dip recipe for everyone.
Cream cheese dip recipes are some of the most beloved appetizers around, with their creamy texture, mild flavor and range of variations.
Perfect for tailgates, game nights and more, these easy cream cheese dips can be whipped up quickly, so there’s no excuse not to have a go-to recipe that will tantalize everyone’s taste buds.
In this blog post we’ll help simplify cooking by giving you an array of delicious cream cheese dip ideas that take minimal effort but guarantee big results!

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These cream cheese dips are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you’re looking for something savory or sweet, there’s something here for everyone.
Since they all start with just a few simple ingredients (like cream cheese), they come together quickly so you don’t have to spend too much time in the kitchen prepping snacks for your guests. So go ahead—give one of these recipes a try today!
Using cream cheese in dip recipes
Whether you’re creating a hot or cold cream cheese dip, you have to let the cream cheese soften before combining it with other ingredients. I prefer to leave it out on the countertop for about 20 minutes.
If you are in a hurry, you can use the microwave or warm water to speed up the process.

What to dip in savory cream cheese dips?
Savory dips tend to be flavored with herbs and spices. Sometimes they’re quite hot and spicy! Some have meats like chicken, tuna or other seafood. Savory cream cheese dips are the perfect match for all of these dippers:
- celery sticks
- carrot sticks
- snap peas
- crackers or gluten-free crackers
- pretzels or pretzel sticks
- tortilla chips
- potato chips
- fresh pita bread or pita chips
- bagel chips
What to dip in sweet cream cheese dips?
Sweet dips are a little different! Sweet dips made with cream cheese taste a lot like cheesecake, so you may not want the dippers to also be sugary (though my kids would disagree!). I like a combo of salty and sweet, so I enjoy dipping pretzels or pretzel thins in a sweet cream cheese dip. Other options are:
- graham crackers or sticks
- gluten-free graham crackers
- animal crackers
- vanilla wafers
- shortbread cookies
- ginger snaps
- apple slices
- strawberries

More easy appetizer recipes
Keep party prep simple with these 3 Ingredient Appetizer Recipes. You can get a lot of flavor with just three ingredients!
Almost all of our fabulous pinwheel appetizer recipes use cream cheese. Those are always a favorite with family and friends.
If you’re not a fan of cream cheese, we have a whole list of Dairy Free Dips as well.
50+ dip recipes using cream cheese
Here are some delicious dips made with cream cheese that are sure to please any crowd.
Cream Cheese Dip Recipes
Cream cheese is the perfect base for dips. It's creamy and mild enough to let the flavors of other ingredients shine through. Choose from both savory dip and sweet dips with this big recipe list.
Savory Cream Cheese Dips
Savory dips can include cheese, herbs and spices, and even hot peppers.
Pickle Dip
This easy pickle dip recipe has ham, pickles, and is packed with creamy delicious flavors. This is a great party recipe!
Everything Bagel Seasoning Dip
If you love everything bagel seasoning and are looking for a new way to use it, try this everything bagel seasoning dip! It's perfect for veggies, pretzels, chips, and even toasted pitas!
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Today we're making a creamy roasted red pepper dip that is great for parties, snacking, family dinners, and more. This red pepper cream cheese dip is tasty, versatile, and super simple to make.
Hot Cheese Dip With Bacon
Looking for a hot appetizer? Look no further! This hot cheese dip with bacon is a crowd pleaser that is simple to make and great for parties!
Cheesy Bean Dip
My cheesy bean dip recipe is so quick and delicious. You can whip up this great appetizer that the whole family will love!
Easy Pizza Dip with Cream Cheese and Pepperoni
Make easy pizza dip with cream cheese, mozzarella, pizza sauce, and toppings. Use bread sticks, garlic bread or crackers to enjoy this yummy pizza dip.
BLT Party Dip
BLT party dip has all the flavors of your favorite club sandwich. It has only 7 ingredients and can be made the day before and heated up right before serving.
Dill Pickle Cream Cheese Dip
This Dill Pickle Cream Cheese Dip is a very accurate replica of the Canadian Philly Pickle Dip!
Mexican Spinach Dip
This Mexican Spinach Dip is cheesy, spicy, and full of veggies. This easy recipe would be perfect to share for your Imbolc coven gathering, bringing in the fertility energy of dairy and the fiery, purifying energy of chillies.
Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Jalapeno Dip
Tart, sweet, spicy, and creamy, this cranberry jalapeno dip has it all! Repurpose that leftover cranberry sauce into a delicious dip to snack on while watching the big game!
Tuna Dip
Tuna dip is an easy recipe that you can make in no time for parties, as a snack, or even for a picnic.
Creamy Cheeseburger Dip with Bacon
Cheeseburger Dip is the best appetizer to bring to a party or serve for game day! It’s an irresistible blend of ground beef, bacon, and cheeses that everyone loves.
Easy Cold Crab Dip Recipe with Cream Cheese
Learn how to make crab dip! This EASY cold crab dip recipe with cream cheese (crab meat dip) needs just 5 minutes + 6 ingredients.
Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon
This Jalapeno Popper Dip with Bacon is the perfect appetizer dip for parties, potlucks and game days. This delicious dip is easy to make, loaded with cheesy goodness, and spicy (but not overwhelmingly spicy)!
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Dill Pickle Dip
Dill pickles are the star of the show in this addictive party dip that has everyone coming back for more. Serve with chips, crackers and even fresh veggies!
Easy French Onion Dip
Looking for a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love? This French Onion soup dip is perfect for potato chips and whips up in no time at all.
Garlic Herb Dip
Garlic Herb Dip starts with a cream cheese base then is filled with fresh herbs. Pair this super easy dip recipe with crackers, chips, or veggies to make the perfect quick snack for your next party or game day.
Creamy Vegetarian Buffalo Onion Dip
This creamy vegetarian Buffalo Onion Dip is a winner for your next party, tailgate, holiday and potluck. The combination of caramelized onions, cream cheese and buffalo sauce will satisfy vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Jalapeno Popper Dip
This warm and bubbly jalapeño popper dip recipe is always a crowd favorite!
Philly Cheesesteak Dip
This Philly cheesesteak dip is loaded with cream cheese, steak, and peppers! Serve it with crostinis or for a low carb keto option serve with sliced peppers.
Smoked Cream Cheese Recipe
This smoked cream cheese recipe is so easy to make and it adds a nice depth of flavor!
Bison Cheeseburger Dip
This unique dip consists of ground bison meat, diced vegetables, melted cheeses and your classic cheeseburger condiments!
No Mayo Spinach Dip
No Mayo Spinach Dip is a cold spinach dip that uses sour cream instead mayo to create one cool and creamy dip that pairs perfectly with crackers or fresh veggies for dipping.
Baked Seafood Dip
An easy seafood dip full of shrimp, crab, Old Bay seasoning and multiple cheeses all baked together in a cast iron skillet!
Chipped Beef Dip (Dried Beef and Onion Spread)
Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip
Crab spinach artichoke dip is a delicious twist on a classic. With juicy lump crab meat in a traditional spinach artichoke dip base, this tasty dip will have all your guests coming back for more.
Best Hot Crab Dip Recipe
You'll love how easy this hot and creamy homemade dip is to make. Filled with melty cheese, crab meat and spices, it's the perfect party appetizer and ready in about 35 minutes.
Sweet and Spicy Cream Cheese Dip
This Cream Cheese Dip recipe is so quick and easy to make (like ... about 3 minutes flat). It disappears almost as fast, and everybody asks for the recipe! Includes tips to switch it up and serve as a fancy, finger-food appetizer, too.
Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip with Artichokes
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is simple appetizer made on the grill. Smoked cream cheese with sweet and spicy jalapenos.
Hawaiian Onion Dip
Hawaiian Onion Dip is a warm caramelized onion dip topped with mozzarella cheese, crispy bacon, ham and pineapples that will steal the show for your next appetizer spread.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Dip
Easy to make and packed with flavor, this Smoked Salmon dip is perfect served with crackers or crispy pita chips.
Easy Cold Crab Dip Recipe
This simple cold crab dip comes together in a matter of minutes, making it the perfect option for a last minute get-together!
Easy Green Onion Dip
Spicy Cream Cheese Pickle Dip
Spicy Cream Cheese Pickle Dip is creamy, tangy, tart, and hits those taste buds with some familiar heat from Frank's Red Hot Buffalo sauce. Try it with crackers or pita chips!
Sweet Cream Cheese Dips
Cream cheese dips can be sweet as well. Try these dessert dips for your next party or potluck.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Dip
This easy dessert dip takes just a few ingredients for a creamy Strawberry Valentine treat.
Caramel Apple Dip
This easy caramel apple dip is perfect for any party or potluck!
Simple Red Velvet Cheesecake Dip
A few ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to whip up this simple, no bake Red Velvet Dip. You can dip, spread or eat this no bake cheesecake dip straight from the spoon.
No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Dip
This simple 5 Minute Blueberry Cheesecake Dip is so creamy and delicious-- and whips up in no time. It may not last that long either! Perfect fun dessert for the whole crowd.
Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
Strawberry cheesecake dip is a fluffy, creamy dessert dip that's topped with strawberry jam. This no-bake appetizer is perfect served with graham crackers and fresh fruit.
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Dip Recipe with Chocolate Chips
This cream cheese pumpkin dip recipe is a huge hit with our family!
Cherry Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Cherry Cheesecake Dip is made with light ingredients but is so rich and creamy. It's all of the cheesecake flavor without all of the work!
Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Dip
This Cranberry Orange Cream Cheese Dip is full of festive flavor for the holiday season. Whip it up in minutes, just using one mixing bowl and pour the spread over softened cream cheese. It's a delicious dip when you're short on time.
Strawberry Cheesecake Dip - Homemade In The Kitchen
This fluffy, easy no bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dip is a strawberry cream cheese dip made with homemade whipped cream instead of Cool whip and makes a great snack for fruit, graham crackers, pretzels and more.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip is like eating no bake caramel cheesecake in a bowl mixed with apple butter and caramel sauce for a creamy fall dessert. Serve with apple slices or graham crackers.
Healthy Fruit Dips with Greek Yogurt
Try serving these healthy gluten free fruit dips in strawberry cheesecake or chocolate flavors, are both made with healthy plain Greek-style yogurt.
Watermelon Cheesecake Dip - A Fun Treat!
This fun Watermelon Cheesecake Dip looks like a watermelon and tastes like cheesecake! The perfect dessert for a summer party or birthday party, everyone will get a kick out of this adorable treat!
Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Dip
Philadelphia cream cheese dip is a great dessert or sweet dip. Serve with small cookies for a party.
Cannoli Dip
Cannoli dip is a sweet, creamy dip you can serve with fruits, crackers or cookies. Made with cream cheese, ricotta and chocolate chips you will love this recipe.
Cherry Cheesecake Dip
This super easy Cherry Cheesecake Dip makes for a perfect appetizer. Serve them with graham crackers, Nilla wafers, or even pretzels. No baking is involved and you can make this delicious dip in just a few minutes time.
Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
Make this quick and easy Chocolate Chip Dip next time you’re craving a sweet treat.
