Raphael Gomes learns how to make cream cheese using only one ingredient in a surprising food hack.

These recipes with cream cheese put that block to work, adding tang, structure, and real body to savory dips, desserts, and more.

Bowl of cream cheese with fresh herbs and spices and a piece of toast slathered with it - Gbh007/Getty Images When people think of cream cheese, bagels are usually the first thing that come to mind.