Festive Party Desserts Featuring Cream Cheese as the Star Ingredient

When it comes to parties, desserts are the star of the show and what better way to make your desserts shine than with cream cheese? This ingredient isn’t just for cheesecakes – it can turn your favorite desserts into indulgent treats that your guests will be raving about. Cream cheese has a tangy, creamy flavor that pairs well with everything from traditional Indian sweets to modern confections, and adds a luxurious texture that feels special for any occasion.

Whether you’re hosting a small get together or a big bash, cream cheese desserts are always a winner. Its rich, velvety profile balances sweet and spiced flavors, making it a dream to experiment with. You can add a decadent twist to mithais, whip it into frostings or use it as a filling for puff pastries. And cream cheese desserts don’t take hours to make, so you can spend more time partying!

Cream cheese pedas to chilled mousse cups – these are as easy to make as they are to eat. So get your apron on and let’s get desserting!

How To Add The Twist Of Cream Cheese To Modaks

Rose flavored cream cheese modaks are a beautiful blend of tradition and modern flavors, where rose meets cream cheese. The subtle rose fragrance and creamy texture makes these modaks a showstopper dessert that’s so easy to make.

Ingredients

• 200 grams cream cheese
• 4 tsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp rose essence
• 1 tsp rose syrup
• 3 tsp crushed almonds or pistachios
• 3 tsp milk powder
• Edible silver leaf
• Pink food coloring

Method

1. Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix well to form a cream.
2. Add rose essence, rose syrup and pink food coloring (if using) to the cream cheese mixture. Mix well and fragrant.
3. Add milk powder gradually to the mixture. Mix well until it forms a soft dough that holds its shape.
4. Fold in the crushed almonds or pistachios.
5. Grease a modak mould with ghee or oil. Fill the mould with the mixture and press firmly to shape. Release the modaks from the mould carefully. Decorate with edible silver leaf.
6. Place the modaks in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set. Serve chilled as a festive treat!

7 Festive Party Desserts Made With Cream Cheese

1. Cream Cheese Gulab Jamun Tarts

Turn the classic Gulab Jamun into a modern tart with a creamy cream cheese filling. Use mini tart shells and pipe in a layer of lightly sweetened cream cheese. Place a Gulab Jamun on top and drizzle with rose syrup for a fancy finish. These bite sized tarts are a modern take on traditional flavours and are perfect for parties.

2. Cream Cheese And Mango Ladoo

Combine the creaminess of cream cheese with the sweetness of mango to make a unique ladoo. Mix cream cheese with mango pulp, condensed milk and a pinch of cardamom. Shape into ladoos and roll in coconut. They are no cook and require very less ingredients, with a quick and creamy recipe you can make the festival amazing.

3. Malpua With Cream Cheese Drizzle

Take your traditional malpua to the next level by pairing it with a tangy cream cheese drizzle. Make the malpua as usual and top each pancake with a drizzle of sweetened cream cheese mixed with a hint of saffron and rose water. This unexpected addition balances the sweetness and adds a creamy texture to every bite.

4. Cream Cheese Sandesh

Reinvent the Bengali classic Sandesh by blending it with cream cheese. To make it, mix cream cheese with paneer, powdered sugar and a pinch of kesar (saffron). Then shape into traditional Sandesh shapes and garnish with chopped pistachios. These creamy treats are a fusion of tradition and innovation.

5. Cream Cheese Jalebi Cheesecake

Jalebi and cheesecake, is a fusion dessert your guests will love. To make it use crushed biscuits as the base, cream cheese filling and top with crispy jalebis soaked in syrup. The tanginess of the cheesecake balances the sweetness of the jalebi, a showstopper for any party.

6. Shahi Tukda With Cream Cheese Layer

Give Shahi Tukda a modern spin by layering it with cream cheese. First, soak fried bread slices in saffron milk, layer them with sweetened cream cheese and top with chopped nuts. The cream cheese layer adds a silky texture to this royal dessert.

7. Cream Cheese Kheer Cups

Add a creamy twist to your kheer by folding in cream cheese. To start with make kheer as you normally would and then stir in cream cheese. Serve in small cups topped with caramelized nuts or edible rose petals for a rich yet refreshing dessert.