Great Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipes

Archives for April, 2008

PHILADELPHIA Crabmeat Spread

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If you enjoy seafood you definitely should give this Crabmeat spread a try.

 

1 pkg.
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup 
KRAFT Cocktail Sauce
1 pkg.
(8 oz.) imitation crabmeat 

 

SPREAD cream cheese on serving plate.

POUR cocktail sauce over cream cheese; top with imitation crabmeat.

SERVE with assorted NABISCO Crackers or cocktail rye bread slices.

Nutritional Information

 

PHILADELPHIA Fabulous Tiramisu

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Fantastic recipe for a Fabulous Tiramisu

2 pkg.
(3 oz. each) ladyfingers, split, divided
2 Tbsp. 
MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee
1 Tbsp.
sugar
1 cup 
boiling water
2 pkg.
(8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup 
sugar
2 Tbsp.
almond-flavored liqueur or brandy
2 cups 
thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping
1 tsp.
unsweetened cocoa powder 

 

ARRANGE 1 pkg.
of the ladyfingers on bottom of 13×9-inch dish. Dissolve instant coffee
and 1 Tbsp. sugar in boiling water. Brush 1/2 cup of the coffee mixture
over ladyfingers in dish.

BEAT cream cheese with
electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 1/2 cup sugar and
liqueur, mixing until blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.

SPREAD one half of the
cream cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Top with remaining ladyfingers;
brush with remaining coffee. Spoon remaining cream cheese mixture over
ladyfingers. Dust with cocoa. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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Party Cheese Ball

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Serve this cheese spread on special occasions with whole wheat crackers, or pita chips.

2 pkg.
(8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. 
(8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp.
finely chopped onions
1 Tbsp. 
chopped red bell peppers
2 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. 
lemon juice
Dash
ground red pepper (cayenne)
Dash 
salt
1 cup
chopped PLANTERS Pecans 

 

BEAT cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

MIX in all remaining ingredients except pecans; cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

SHAPE into ball; roll in pecans. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.

 

Peanut Butter & Fudge Swirl Pie

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A tasty Peanut Butter & Fudge Swirl Pie.
Cut in some of the fudge about halfway through spooning in the peanut butter mixture, and it makes it much easier. 

 

1 pkg.
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup 
sugar
1/4 cup
creamy peanut butter
2 cups 
thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1
OREO Pie Crust (6 oz.)
1/4 cup 
hot fudge ice cream topping  

 

BEAT cream
cheese, sugar and peanut butter in large bowl with electric mixer on
medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping until
well blended.

SPOON into crust; drizzle with fudge topping. Swirl knife through cream cheese mixture several times for marble effect.

REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until firm. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

 

 

Chili-Cheese Dip

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This
works wonderfully in a crock pot! Just stir to blend, with your pot set
on ‘Low’, and sprinkle on the tomato/ onion garnish before serving. You can even quadruple this recipe with no trouble!

1 pkg.
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 can
(15 oz.) chili, any variety
1 cup
KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1-1/2 cups
chopped tomatoes
1/3 cup
sliced green onions

SPREAD cream
cheese onto bottom and up side of 9-inch microwaveable pie plate or
quiche dish. Spread chili over cream cheese; sprinkle with Cheddar
cheese.

MICROWAVE on HIGH 3 min. or until dip is heated through and Cheddar cheese is melted.

TOP with tomatoes and onions Serve hot with tortilla chips or NABISCO Crackers.

Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta

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Tasty, easy and fast.

Nutrition Information

8 oz.
(1/2 of 16-oz. pkg.) angel hair pasta, uncooked
2 tsp.
oil
1 lb.
boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups
milk
1/2 cup
(1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 large
red pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup
KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp.
pesto

COOK pasta as
directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on
medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until cooked through.

STIR in milk and cream
cheese spread; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese spread is completely
melted and mixture is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan cheese and
pesto; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring
occasionally.

DRAIN pasta. Add to cream cheese mixture; toss to coat.

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This easy, no bake cream cheese pie tastes very decadent.

Nutrition Information

1 pkg.
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup
sugar
1/2 cup
milk
2 Tbsp.
GENERAL FOODS INTERNATIONAL Suisse Mocha
1 tub
(8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1
HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)

BEAT cream
cheese in medium bowl until creamy. Gradually add sugar, mixing until
well blended. Stir in milk. Remove 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture;
place in small bowl. Stir in flavored instant coffee mix. Drizzle 1
Tbsp. of the coffee-flavored cream cheese mixture onto bottom of crust.
Set remaining flavored cream cheese mixture aside.

STIR whipped topping
gently into remaining plain cream cheese mixture, stirring just until
marbleized. Spoon into crust. Drizzle with remaining coffee-flavored
cream cheese mixture. Swirl knife gently through mixtures several times
for marble effect.

REFRIGERATE 2 hours or until set. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting

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This cream cheese frosting is perfect for birthday cakes and cupcakes. Feel free to replace the lemon juice with
strawberry extract to taste and red food coloring or whatever color you want!

Nutrition Information

1/2 cup
(1 stick) butter, softened
1 pkg.
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
4 cups
powdered sugar
4-1/2 tsp.
lemon juice

Few drops yellow food coloring

BEAT butter and cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

ADD sugar gradually, beating after each addition until light and fluffy.

BLEND in lemon juice. Add food coloring; beat until evenly tinted.

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

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These scalloped potatoes are absolutely delicious!

Nutrition Information

1 pkg.
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup
BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 cup
chicken broth
3 lb.
red potatoes, thinly sliced (about 12 cups)
1 pkg.
(6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, chopped
1 pkg.
(8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1 cup
frozen peas

PREHEAT oven to
350°F. Spray 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Mix cream
cheese, sour cream and chicken broth in large bowl until well blended.
Add potatoes, ham, 1-3/4 cups of the cheese and peas; stir gently to
coat all ingredients.

SPOON into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

BAKE 1 hour or until heated through and potatoes are tender.

Creamy Coconut Dip

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Refreshing, quick and delicious! This recipe goes great served with cut up fruit (fresh pineapple cubes and / or strawberries), especially in warm weather.

Nutrition Information

1 pkg.
(8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 can
(15 oz.) cream of coconut
1 tub
(16 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

BEAT cream cheese and cream of coconut in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended.

ADD whipped topping; gently stir until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

SERVE with HONEY MAID Grahams Honey Sticks, HONEY MAID Honey Grahams or cut-up fresh fruit.