40+ Greatest Cream Cheese Dip Recipes of All Time!

The Ultimate Collection of my Cream Cheese Dip Recipes in one place. There is a dip for all occasions and everyone will enjoy eating them!

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A cream cheese dip is the perfect appetizer to serve all year round. All of your family and friends would love to have a little something to snack on before the main course. Cream cheese is the perfect vessel to be transformed into a savory hot or cold dip. It can also be turned sweet for a dreamy, creamy dessert dip. I have rounded up all of my cream cheese based dips in one place for you so that you don’t miss out on any of them. There is nothing better than a big bite of dip on a tortilla chip, a Ritz cracker, a pita chip, or even on a veggie. Don’t forget cookies and pieces of fruit work well as great dippers for the sweet dips too! Plus, even the kids will enjoy these. Nothing is more fun than dipping!

Dips, Dips, and More Dips!

A comprehensive collection of all of hot, cold, sweet, savory, and seafood dips. Something for everyone!

Hot Savory Cream Cheese Dips

Cheesy Dip baked in bread bowl
Artichoke Cheese Dip Recipe
Artichoke Cheese Dip takes five minutes of prep and full of artichokes, Parmesan and cream cheese that is baked in a bread bowl for the perfect appetizer!
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Steak and green bell peppers for Philly Cheesesteak Dip on serving board with grilled bread
Philly Cheesesteak Dip Recipe
Philly Cheesesteak Dip is the ultimate party appetizer. It has all of the delicious familiar flavors of the sandwich but in a dip!
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Chip with cheese dip
Beer Cheese Dip Recipe
Easy Beer Cheese Dip is the ultimate creamy, cheesy dip with three cheeses and your favorite beer! A PERFECT appetizer ready in 10 minutes!
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Jalapeno Dip on Chip
Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Jalapeno Popper Dip is a creamy and spicy dip topped with crispy panko bread crumbs that resembles the popular appetizer. Great for a party!
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beef, bacon, cheese, dip in a skillet with bread on the side
Bacon Cheeseburger Dip Recipe
Bacon Cheeseburger Dip is a rich and creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with bold flavors and ready in just 30 minutes!
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Close up of side of casserole dish full of Buffalo Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip tastes just like Buffalo wings dipped in ranch dressing with just five ingredients. No mess and all the flavors you love!
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Pan and bowl of beans with chips
Ultimate Bean Dip Recipe
Ultimate Bean Dip is the perfect crowd-pleasing party dish that's rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor! Ready to serve in just 5 minutes.
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cast iron full of pizza dip
Pepperoni Pizza Dip Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Dip is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for your holiday or game day party! It is sure to be a crowd favorite!
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Dip in the middle of a platter surrounded with dippables
Hot Bacon Cheese Dip Recipe
Hot Bacon Cheese Dip has a rich, creamy base and is packed with flavor. It’s perfect to serve with crackers and chips at your next party!
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bread in the Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Ultimate Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect, easy, cheesy Holiday appetizer. Prep only takes 5 minutes and it's all done in 30 minutes.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip with hand dipping chip
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip contains the classic flavors you know and love in the form of a crowd-pleasing dip. Perfect for potlucks!
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Jalapeno Dip on Chip
Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe
Jalapeno Popper Dip is a creamy and spicy dip topped with crispy panko bread crumbs that resembles the popular appetizer. Great for a party!
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Hot Creamy Seafood Dips

Garlic Shrimp Dip shrimp in skillet after baking with melted cheese and parsley garnish, hand dipping bread
Garlic Shrimp Dip
Garlic Shrimp Dip is a creamy, savory dip that's perfect to serve at parties. Made with shrimp, cream cheese, mozzarella, and lemon juice.
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Closeup of dip on a cracker in a bread bowl
Spicy Louisiana Shrimp Dip Recipe
Spicy Louisiana Shrimp Dip is a spicy dip that you can make in 30 minutes. This ingredient combo is perfect and will be a hit at your party!
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Cheesy Crab Dip
Creamy Cheesy Crab Dip
Crab dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer made with sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar, and crab meat, ready in only 45 minutes!
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cooked dip in a skillet
Crab Artichoke Dip Recipe
Crab Artichoke Dip is creamy and cheesy with artichoke hearts, and big pieces of crab meat. It's the perfect, crowd-pleasing party dish!
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Cold Savory Cream Cheese Dips

Finished dip in dish topped with sliced jalapenos, surrounded by chips
Corn Dip Recipe
Easy Cold Corn Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer made in minutes. It can also be made hot and can be customized to your liking! Try it soon!
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Dip in bowl with sliced french bread for dipping
Easy Spinach Dip Recipe
Easy Spinach Dip is the ultimate party dip! Creamy dip that you can prep in 5 minutes, then chill before serving with veggies or bread to dip.
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Bowl of pickle dip with chips around it
Dill Pickle Dip Recipe
My Dill Pickle Dip turns a jar of pickles into the ultimate cool, creamy party dip in just 5 minutes! Perfect with crunchy salty potato chips!
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Bowl of herb dip with veggies fanned around it.
Crudités with Herb Dip
Crudités with Herb Dip is a fresh veggie snack perfect for a party. Enjoy crunchy, healthy vegetables with creamy homemade dip.
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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip Recipe
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is a cool, crowd-pleasing spread that delivers bold, savory flavors and always disappears fast at game day parties.
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Taco Dip in pan served with tortilla chips 4x3
Creamy Layer Taco Dip Recipe
Creamy Layer Taco Dip is a perfect last-minute snack or appetizer for a party or cozy night at home. Customizable and ready in 20 minutes!
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Dip with dipping scoops on plate
Sweet & Sour Chicken Dip Recipe
Sweet & Sour Chicken Dip has all the flavor of Chinese takeout but can be made in the comfort of your own home! It will be a family favorite!
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Bowl of cheese mixture combined with spatula
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is a creamy tangy Southern spread and dip full of flavor! Perfect for an appetizer and makes the BEST grilled cheese sandwich!
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Savory Dips for the Holidays

dip after baking in a dish on table
Bacon Cranberry Swiss Cheese Dip Recipe
Bacon Cranberry Swiss Cheese Dip is a creamy, crunchy, savory-sweet appetizer that's perfect for parties and holidays. Try making it today!
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Bacon Cheese Wreath on serving platter 1x1
Bacon Cheese Wreath
Easy Bacon Cheese Wreath is a fun flavorful holiday appetizer. Tasty bacon, green onion, parmesan cheese, and cream cheese ball shaped like a festive wreath.
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Bowl of finished cheese spread on plate of crackers
Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread
Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread is a flavorful holiday appetizer with cream cheese, cranberries, apricots, and orange zest ready in minutes!
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creamy greens mixed with cheese in a bowl and on a cracker
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip is warm, creamy, flavorful, and effortless. Make it to impress a crowd at your next Holiday party!
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Cold Seafood Cream Cheese Dips

Dip finished in a bowl with green onions on top and bowl surrounded by potato chips on platter, 4x3
Clam Dip Recipe
Easy Clam Dip is a cold cream cheese clam dip recipe with canned clams, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and green onions made in minutes.
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Closeup of spread in a bowl with garnishment and bagels
Smoked Salmon Spread Recipe
Smoked Salmon Spread is an easy appetizer recipe that's perfect for brunch and it only takes 10 minutes to make. It will be a table favorite!
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Savory Cream Cheese Balls

Cheese on a platter with crackers.
Cheese Ball Recipe
The classic Cheese Ball is an easy party appetizer made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and pecans that is quick and perfect for any party!
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Get ready for the holidays with this Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball! 5 minutes of prep are all you need to make this awesome party appetizer!
Jalapeno Popper Cheeseball
Get ready for the holidays with this Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball! 5 minutes of prep are all you need to make this awesome party appetizer!
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Cheese ball on a plate with crackers
Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball Recipe
Garlic Parmesan Cheese Ball is an easy holiday snack! Perfectly creamy and crunchy. The best part is it comes together in just a few minutes!
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cheeseball on a wooden plate with crackers
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a great snack for a holiday party. Serve the soft creamy, savory, and sweet cheeseball with crackers to share!
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Sweet Creamy Cheeseballs

Cheeseball in Serving Bowl with Graham Crackers
S’mores Cheeseball Recipe
S’mores Cheeseball is a sweet, creamy dish inspired by everyone’s favorite campfire treat. Made with graham crackers, chocolate, and mini marshmallows.
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Cookie Dough Cheese Ball on serving dish with graham cracker
Cookie Dough Cheese Ball
Cookie Dough Cheese Ball is an easy no bake cookie cheesecake dip made with brown sugar, cream cheese, graham crackers, and chocolate chips.
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Snickers Cheeseball dipped on cracker
Snickers Cheeseball
You’ll be party-ready with this Snickers Cheeseball made with cream cheese, vanilla extract and caramel sauce. Guaranteed to turn any hangry Grinch into a happy elf!
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Chocolate Oreo Cheese Ball with scoop removed
Chocolate Oreo Cheese Ball
Chocolate Oreo Cheese Ball is the perfect sweet appetizer to put out at your next holiday party. Made with cream cheese, oreo crumbs, and powdered sugar.
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Cold Sweet Cream Cheese Dips

Cherry Cheesecake Dip with graham cracker dipper
Cherry Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Cherry Cheesecake Dip is the perfect blend of appetizer and dessert dip, with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cherry pie filling. 
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Caramel Apple Dip
Caramel Apple Dip is a sweet, creamy dessert dip perfect for dunking crisp apple slices. Try this easy no-cook treat at your next fall party!
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Dip in bowl in center of serving platter with rainbow fruit 1x1
Fruit Dip (2 Ingredients!) Recipe
Fruit Dip is quick, easy, and delicious. This 2-ingredient recipe only takes minutes to make and the whole party will be going back for more!
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Cream cheese log with cherry topping
Cherry Cheese Log Recipe
Cherry Cheese Log is a festive holiday appetizer that's creamy, sweet, and nutty. A crowd-pleasing, make-ahead favorite!
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dip with assorted cookies and fruit
Toffee Apple Dip Recipe
Toffee Apple Dip (Apple Brickle) is the perfect sweet, creamy compliment to fresh apples. Made with just 4 ingredients whipped together.
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Funfetti Cake Dip
Funfetti Cake Batter Dip (Dunkeroo Dip) Recipe
Funfetti Cake Batter Dip is an easy, nostalgic dessert dip that tastes just like Dunkaroos! Perfect for adults and kids!
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Sweet Holiday Dips with Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Dip in serving bowl with cookie dipping 4x3
Pumpkin Fluff Dip Recipe
Pumpkin Fluff Dip is the easiest Fall dessert or snack recipe with lots of pumpkin-marshmallow flavor! Have your little ones help whip it up!
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Gingerbread Dip with cookie dippers
Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Creamy Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip is perfect for a holiday crowd looking for a small bite instead of a heavy cheesecake or big dessert!
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Bowl of pumpkin cheesecake dip with sprinkles and pumpkin candy corn on top, with cookies surrounding
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Enjoy the creamy, festive goodness of pumpkin cheesecake dip, featuring easy preparation and holiday-flavored options. Try this recipe today!
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Peppermint Bark Dip in white bowl
Peppermint Bark Dip
Peppermint Bark Dip is a quick and easy Christmas dessert dip with chocolate chips, peppermint candy pieces, Cool Whip and cream cheese.
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Dip on the center of a platter surrounded by various crackers
Cranberry Dip Recipe
Cranberry Dip is a delicious Thanksgiving appetizer that has a classic holiday flavor, with fresh cranberries, pecans, and cream cheese. 
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Not only are all of these dips delicious, they are generally pretty quick and easy to pull together so that there is something to start snacking on. A classic choice is of course my Buffalo Chicken Dip but my Dill Pickle Dip is a surprising new favorite! But seriously, you can’t go wrong with any of the recipes in this collection. Try one or two a week and let me know in the comments what you think of them. If you are looking for something a little different than a dip to bring to a party, check out my 40+ Summer Side Dishes for Your BBQ! Happy Snacking!

3 image collage of dip recipes - hot bacon cheese dip, philly cheesesteak dip, and corn dip

About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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