An often-unsung hero of the kitchen, cream cheese not only lends creamy richness to a dish, but also tang and stability to a host of dishes both savory and sweet. Cream cheese is made with a mixture of milk and cream, whereas Neufchâtel cheese is made with just milk, making it a lighter, lower fat alternative cream cheese. Cook the cream cheese with the sauteed veggies over medium heat until the cream cheese is completely melted before adding hot chicken or vegetable broth. Cream cheese tiramisuQuite possibly the ultimate no-bake dessert, this dish is normally made with luxe mascarpone cheese. Spread half the cream cheese mixture over the soaked lady fingers, then dust with cocoa powder.