Cream cheese is a versatile ingredient in dessert making. Some popular desserts made with cream cheese include: Cheesecake (classic, flavored, or no-bake varieties) Cream Cheese Frosting (for cakes and cupcakes) Cream Cheese Brownies Red Velvet Cake (with cream cheese frosting) Cream Cheese Mints Cream Cheese Pound Cake Tiramisu (using cream cheese as a substitute for mascarpone) Cream Cheese Fruit Dip Stuffed French Toast Cream Cheese Danish