Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe You’ll Want to Eat in One Sitting
Introduction
Some of the best recipes are also the simplest. This 3-ingredient treat is creamy, indulgent, and perfect for a quick snack or dessert. It’s the kind of recipe that’s hard to resist once you start.
Ingredients
- 1 block cream cheese (about 8 oz)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
- Soften the Cream Cheese
- Leave it at room temperature for 15–20 minutes or microwave for 15 seconds until soft.
- Mix Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
- Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Chill
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up slightly.
Serving Suggestions
- Spread on crackers, toast, or cookies.
- Use as a dip for fruit like strawberries or apple slices.
- Top with a drizzle of chocolate or fresh berries for extra indulgence.
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness by adding a little less condensed milk if desired.
- For a lighter version, try using reduced-fat cream cheese.
Conclusion
This 3-ingredient cream cheese dessert is ridiculously easy and dangerously delicious—so much so that you might want to make a double batch!
If you want, I can also give a no-bake version that sets into a firm, sliceable bar that looks like it came from a bakery. Do you want me to do that?