Cream Cheese Appetizers from Humble to Haute

Too often cream cheese is thought of as a breakfast spread when actually it's a super-versatile ingredient that stars in all manner of delicious appetizers. These are the recipes your next party needs.

Crepes with Smoked Fishes and Dill Cream Cheese

A lavish, totally irresistible appetizer that will wow your guests. Cream cheese goes fancy; it's dressed up with dill and served with delicate crepes and thin slices of smoked salmon and sturgeon.

Move over, jalapenos! These poppers are our latest favorite. The tangy-savory pepperoncini peppers are filled with cream cheese and topped with bacon -- one is surely not enough.

Simple to make, creamy and spicy to eat, this cream-cheese-and-salsa dip is another winning appetizer.

One of our favorite flavor combinations: salmon, pumperknickel, and cream cheese, but not in the usual bagel sandwich. This savory "cake" is a no-cook appetizer that's sure to impress.