Summer is the perfect time to get creative with desserts and what better way to wow your guests than with cream cheese and fruit? The creamy richness of cream cheese pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness and tanginess of seasonal fruit, it’s indulgent and light. Whether you are having a casual BBQ, garden party or special brunch these will not only brighten up the table but your guests’ plates too.
They are super versatile and easy to make so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time in the sun. From juicy berries and citrus to tropical treats like mango and pineapple there is no end of flavor combinations to try.
Cream cheese is the smooth and creamy base for your fruit creations. With just a few ingredients and a bit of imagination, you will be serving up desserts that are both delicious and beautiful. Get ready to level up your summer with these cream cheese and fruit combos!
Strawberries and cream cheese are a match made in heaven for summer. In this tartlet, a buttery crust is filled with a creamy cream cheese filling, lightly sweetened to let the strawberries shine. Topped with fresh, ripe strawberry slices for a beautiful contrast. The cream cheese adds depth, the strawberries add freshness.
Mangoes are the ultimate tropical flavor and when paired with cream cheese they are a creamy, dreamy dessert for warm weather. Layers of whipped cream cheese, sweetened mango puree and crunchy granola come together in this parfait for a refreshing and textural treat. The cream cheese balances the mango sweetness and the granola adds a bit of crunch.
Cream cheese is so rich and creamy and pairs beautifully with the sweet and tangy blueberries and lemon. These bars have a buttery crust, a lemony cream cheese filling and fresh blueberries on top. As they bake the cream cheese becomes silky and smooth and the berries burst with freshness. The lemon adds a zesty finish and ties everything together.
This is the ultimate summer dessert. Layers of fresh peaches and smooth cream cheese and light sponge cake. Whipped cream cheese, sweetened peach slices and soft cake. Top with whipped cream. The flavors all come together beautifully and the cheese makes the peaches even sweeter. And you can see all the layers in a glass bowl.
A summer fruit salad twist. Cubes of watermelon and whipped cream cheese dressing. Finished with fresh mint. The watermelon is crisp and refreshing and the cheese is creamy. A great addition to any summer picnic or barbecue.
If you want to go all out, these raspberry and cream cheese swirl brownies are the best of both worlds. A chocolate brownie base swirled with cream cheese and fresh raspberries. The cream cheese is silky and rich and the raspberries are tart and cut through the sweetness of the brownies.
If you want something with a little oomph these citrus and cream cheese tarts are it. Made with a buttery crust they are filled with a tangy cream cheese mixture and topped with a combination of oranges, grapefruits and limes. The citrus gives a fresh zing and the cream cheese a smooth contrast.
Kiwi’s green flesh is tart and paired with the creaminess of cream cheese is a refreshing combination that’s tropical and indulgent. These individual cream cheese cups are filled with a whipped cream cheese mixture and topped with sliced kiwi for a pop of color and zing. The cream cheese adds richness and balances the kiwi’s sharpness.
For a fun dessert these pineapple and cream cheese cheesecake bites are a winner. Mini cheesecake crusts are topped with a cream cheese filling and a piece of pineapple. The pineapple sweetness balances the cream cheese tanginess making a sweet and refreshing dessert.
A simple and rustic dessert, this cherry and cream cheese galette is made with a flaky buttery pastry crust and filled with a cream cheese mixture. The galette is topped with fresh cherries and as it bakes the filling becomes rich and creamy and the cherries release their juice making for a perfect balance of flavors. The crispy edges of the galette are the perfect contrast to the creamy filling and juicy fruit.