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12 Cheese Dessert Recipes That Are The Definition Of Sweet Perfection
We have no shame in admitting that we would happily eat cheese for every meal if we could — including dessert. Really, we know that cheese is better than people, and it's pretty much the perfect food, so of course it only makes sense that cheese desserts are the only kind of desserts we care about.
While we love cheesecake more than most things, there are so many other possibilities for using cheese in dessert. Try making danishes from scratch, or whip up some truffles for an easier challenge. Either way, your constant cheese cravings will always be satisfied. Looking for some cheesepiration? We've got you covered.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake
There may be no cheese dessert more classic than good old cheesecake. A Beautiful Mess adds some extra sweetness to the cake with apples and a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.
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Lemon Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast Crepes
Half-Baked Harvest’s citrusy take on sweet crepes can be enjoyed for brunch or dessert. Pile on the fresh fruit and add an extra dollop of ricotta to the top.
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Cream Cheese Danishes
Danishes are a coffee shop favorite, but they’re even more delicious homemade. The Crepes of Wrath explains just how to make the impressive pastry step-by-step.
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No-Bake Nutella Cheesecakes
Any reason not to turn on the oven is a good reason in our books. Mel’s Kitchen Cafe’s Nutella cheesecakes may just be one of the easiest (and most addictive) desserts we’ve come across.
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Soft Batch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
The number of chocolate chip cookie recipes out there is staggering — but we bet you haven’t thought to add in cream cheese to your batch. Thanks for the tip, Averie Cooks!
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Frozen Pink Cheesecake
With its light pink hue coming from raspberries and strawberries, Green Kitchen Stories’ frozen cheesecake makes a gorgeous dessert. Bonus: the crust is gluten-free.
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Grilled Figs With Honeyed Mascarpone
The natural sweetness of fresh figs is brought out more when they’re grilled. The Kitchn pairs the fruit with sweetened cheese to compliment the rich flavor.
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Raspberry & Goat Cheese Brownies
Forget the frosting. Raspberries and goat cheese add an unexpected tartness to Love and Lemons’ decadent brownies.
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Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
Take your fresh fruit dessert to the next level with something sweet. This cheesecake dip by Damn Delicious makes the perfect creamy spread.
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Ricotta Mousse With Balsamic-Pepper Cherries
Mousse doesn’t just have to be chocolatey. The Kitchn gives this airy dessert a refreshing and complex update with juicy, balsamic cherries. Fancy cheese lovers, this one’s for you.
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Turtle Cheesecake Truffles
If there’s anything better than cheesecake, it’s cheesecake truffles. Steamy Kitchen makes the simple dessert even more amazing with a generous sprinkling of pecans.
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No-Bake Banana Split Dessert
Now you can have a banana split with no ice cream necessary, thanks to Brown Eyed Baker. Cream cheese and Cool Whip give this dessert a light taste.
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