Great Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipes

Archives for April, 2008

Heavenly Apple Rings

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Use a melon ball scoop to remove the core from the sliced apple rings. 
1 medium
apple
1/4 cup 
PHILADELPHIA Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread 

 

CUT apple into 4 rings; discard core.

SPREAD each apple ring evenly with cream cheese spread

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Smarter Fettuccine Alfredo

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This fettuccine alfredo is ‘smarter’ because chicken broth, flour and Philly Light Cream Cheese replace the butter and heavy cream used in the traditional recipe. The amount of Grated Parmesan Cheese is also decreased. 

1/2 lb.
fettuccine, uncooked
1-1/4 cups
fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 tsp.
flour
1/3 cup
PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
3 Tbsp.
KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp.
ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp.
pepper
2 Tbsp.
chopped fresh parsley

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, mix
broth and flour in medium saucepan with wire whisk. Add cream cheese
spread, 2 Tbsp. of the Parmesan cheese, the nutmeg and pepper; cook 2
min. or until mixture comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly.

DRAIN pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese and the parsley.

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Berry Creamy Sandwich Cookies

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This is an excellent and delicious sandwich cookie thats made with Philadelphia Strawberry Light Cream Cheese.

 

1/4 cup
PHILADELPHIA Strawberry Light Cream Cheese Spread
12  
SNACKWELL’S Sugar Free Lemon Creme Sandwich Cookies
1/2 cup
fresh raspberries
1/2 cup 
fresh blueberries

SPREAD cream cheese spread evenly onto cookies.

PLACE 1 raspberry in center of each cookie. Arrange ring of blueberries around each raspberry.

SERVE immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour.

 

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Creamy 2-Cheese Tuna Melts are so delightful you’ll be sure to keep them in mind the next time you decide to make a Tuna Melt.

1 container
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
2 cans 
(6 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
2 Tbsp.
chopped onion
12 slices 
bread
6
KRAFT Singles
1/4 cup 
(1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened 

 

MIX cream cheese spread, tuna and onion; spread evenly onto 6 of the bread slices. Top with Singles and remaining bread slices.

SPREAD outsides of sandwiches with butter.

COOK in skillet on medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.

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Top 5 Cheesecake Recipes

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It used to be that when you thought of cheesecake you
thought of a few simple flavors, plain, cherry, or chocolate.  Today, there are all types of cheesecakes and flavors, try one of these 5 cheesecakes from Philadelphia.

Cappuccino_Cheesecake.jpgCappuccino Cheesecake:

This
Cheesecake is truly genius.This delightful cheesecake has great texture
and flavor.

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Cherry Cheesecake:

A classic but one that’s unforgettable. 

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PHILADELPHIA Spinach Dip

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This tasty spinach dip is fantastic for any events or parties that might be coming up!


1 pkg.
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread, softened
1 cup 
BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 env.
(1 oz.) ranch salad dressing mix
1 pkg. 
(10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 can
(8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained, chopped
1/2 cup 
chopped red peppers 

 

MIX cream cheese spread, sour cream and salad dressing mix in medium bowl until well blended.

STIR in remaining ingredients; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

SERVE with assorted cut-up vegetables.

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Entertaining Recipe Widget

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Make sure you check out the Philadelphia Entertaining Recipe
Widget.

It’s a quick and easy way to find recipe’s for any occasion.
It has everything from holidays, fancy affairs, birthdays, TV/Movie nights,
award show parties, tailgating, and so much more. All you have to do is click
on the topic you’re interested in and tons of great and easy recipes pop up for
you to try.  It’s so simple! You can even
e-mail and print recipes from the widget as well as embed it into your favorite
blog or homepage so your favorite recipes are never hard to find. Get a head start on your next
party now!

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Fantastic party recipe. Sure to get your friends checking them out and curious to try.


2
medium tomatoes
1/3 cup 
PHILADELPHIA Fat Free Cream Cheese
2
green onions, sliced
 
paprika (optional) 

 

CUT tomatoes crosswise in half. Scoop out pulp and discard.

MIX cream cheese and onions until well blended. Spoon evenly into tomato halves. Sprinkle with paprika.

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A delightful New York Style Cheesecake that would go great at any party or event.

 

1/2 cup
ground PLANTERS Almonds
3 pkg. 
(8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, softened
2 pkg.
(8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup 
sugar
1/4 cup
granulated sugar substitute
1 Tbsp. 
vanilla
1 cup
BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4  
eggs
1 pt.
(2 cups) fresh raspberries    

 

PREHEAT oven to
325°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300°F if using a
dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Spray bottom of pan with cooking
spray. Sprinkle evenly with almonds.

BEAT Neufchatel cheese,
cream cheese, sugar, sugar substitute and vanilla in large bowl with
electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix
well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition
just until blended. Pour into prepared pan.

BAKE 50 to 55 minutes
or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of
pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4
hours or overnight. Top with raspberries just before serving. Store
leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
Makes 16 servings

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Great dish to add a little something to your next party or gathering.

4 oz.
(1/2 of 8-oz.pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup 
KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 slices
OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
2 Tbsp. 
finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp.
chopped cilantro
1 clove 
garlic, minced
18
jalapeño peppers, halved, seeds and membranes removed 

 

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, cilantro and garlic until well blended.

SPOON evenly into peppers. Place, filled sides up, on baking sheet.

BAKE 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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