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“Wow” the kids with these remarkable Watermelon Pops.  This is a fun summer time treat to keep the kids cool while playing, at a pool party, or birthday party.  Don’t forget to save a serving for yourself! 

Prep Time: 35 min
Total Time: 4 hr 35 min
Makes: 16 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup Sugar, divided
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
2 cups boiling water, divided
  Ice cubes
1 cup cold water, divided
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
3 Tbsp. Miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 pkg. (4 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Instructions

MIX 1/3 cup sugar and lime gelatin mix in medium bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to 1/2 cup cold water to measure 3/4 cup. Add to lime gelatin; stir until ice is completely melted. Refrigerate 25 min.

MEANWHILE, repeat Step 1 using strawberry gelatin mix and omitting the refrigeration step. Pour into 16 (3-oz.) paper cups. Freeze 20 min. Stir 1/2 tsp. chocolate chips into gelatin in each cup.

BEAT cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over gelatin in cups.

POUR lime gelatin over cream cheese mixture. Insert wooden pop stick into gelatin in center of each cup. Freeze 3 hours or until firm. Remove pops from cups just before serving.

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 1 serving
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There is always time for breakfast.  Prepare this Fruit and Nut Wrap for a delicious on-the-go meal option.  Don’t have time to prepare this wrap in the morning?  Don’t worry, you can prepare this quick wrap the night before by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerating until morning.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
2 Tbsp.  raisins
1 flour tortilla (8 inch)
2 Tbsp.  PLANTERS Unsalted COCKTAIL Peanuts
1/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Instructions

MIX cream cheese spread and raisins; spread onto tortilla to within 1/2 inch of edge.

SPRINKLE with nuts.

PLACE strawberries down center of tortilla; roll up tightly.

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 1 serving
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Yes, you can play with your food and eat it too!  Prepare this Checkerboard Turkey Sandwich for your little one(s) for a fun lunchtime option.  Add a 1/2 cup carrot sticks, 1 JELL-O Pudding Snack, and 1 CAPRI SUN FRUIT WAVES 100% Juice Berry Breeze for a perfect school lunch.

Ingredients

1 slice whole wheat bread
1 Tbsp.  PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
3 slices  tomato
1 slice white bread

Instructions

SPREAD wheat bread with cream cheese spread; top with turkey, tomatoes and white bread.

CUT sandwich into 3 horizontal strips, then 3 vertical strips to make 9 squares. Turn 4 or 5 of the squares upside down.

ARRANGE squares on plate, alternating colors as needed to resemble a checkerboard.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fourth of July is tomorrow!  Have you been to the grocery store to pick up all of your ingredients yet?  If not, here are some great recipes you can add to your list. 

Old Glory Cheesecake Bars

Seven Point Spread

Firecracker Bites

Herbed Stuffed Eggs

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
  
 
Prep Time: 30 min  
Total Time: 4 hr 30 min
Makes: 20 servings, 1 sandwich each
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Enjoy a little twist on ice cream sandwiches by preparing these Pudding Grahamwiches.  Bring the kids into the kitchen to help create these cool delicious treats by allowing them to spread the cream cheese mixture onto the graham crackers.  Remember to let the treats firm in the freezer for at least 4 hours.

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Instant Pudding, any flavor
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
20 whole HONEY MAID Honey Grahams, broken crosswise into squares (40 squares)

Instructions

BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating until well blended. Add pudding mix; beat 2 minutes. Gently stir in whipped topping.

SPOON about 1/4 cup of the pudding mixture onto each of 20 graham squares; top with remaining graham squares to form sandwiches. Wrap each sandwich individually in plastic wrap.

FREEZE at least 4 hours or until firm.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here is a delicious and unique combination.  These “Peachy-Keen” Sandwiches are a great breakfast option for both kids and adults.   Simple to make, taste great, what more can you ask for?

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 2 servings, one sandwich each
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Ingredients

4 slices honey wheat bread
1/4 cup  PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 peach, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp.  seedless raspberry jam

Instructions

SPREAD 2 of the bread slices with cream cheese spread; top with peaches.

SPREAD remaining 2 bread slices with jam. Place, jam-sides down, over peaches to make two sandwiches.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Instead of buying your lunch, save the money and gain extra time for lunch by preparing this Turkey Tortilla Wrap in advance for a great lunchtime option.  The wrap can be stored in your refrigerator for up to 24 hours if tightly wrapped.

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 1 serving
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Ingredients

1 flour tortilla (6 inch)
1 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick ‘N Chunky Salsa
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
2 Tbsp. KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 lettuce leaves

Instructions

SPREAD tortilla with reduced-fat cream cheese, then salsa.

TOP with turkey, Cheddar and lettuce; roll up.

These cute Firecracker Bites are perfect to serve at a child’s birthday party!  These bite size treats are the perfect size for their tiny hands and great for family fun time in the kitchen.  If you do not need to make 42 wafers, the extra pudding mixture and wafers can easily be layered in a glass with fresh fruit for a quick parfait. 

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 2 hr 30 min
Makes: 14 servings, 3 wafer sandwiches each
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Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup  cold milk
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/2 cups  thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided
1 pkg. (12 oz.) NILLA Wafers
1/2 cup  mixed red, white and blue sprinkles
42 pieces red string licorice (1 inch)

Instructions

BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. Whisk in 1 cup COOL WHIP.

SPOON about 1-1/2 Tbsp. pudding mixture onto each of half the wafers; cover with remaining wafers to make sandwiches. Freeze 2 hours or until filling is firm.

SPREAD tops of wafer sandwiches with remaining COOL WHIP. Dip in sprinkles. Insert licorice piece in top of each for the fuse. Freeze until ready to serve.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Do you take an apple to work or school for a quick snack?  How about grabbing a PHILLY Mini Cream Cheese Tub for dipping?  Use regular PHILLY Cream Cheese or PHILLY Strawberry Cream Cheese for an even tastier snack!

 
 
 
 
 
Prep Time: 2 min
Total Time: 2 min
Makes: 1 serving
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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1 tsp.  brown sugar
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced

Instructions

SPOON cream cheese spread on small plate. Top with brown sugar. Scoop up dip with apple.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Enjoy the flavors of peanut butter and celery?  Add a twist with these Nutter Celery Snacks!  Instead of peanut butter, combine the flavors of PHILLY Cream Cheese, brown sugar, and top the celery with roasted peanuts.  To easily fill stalks, spoon cream cheese mixture into resealable plastic bag. Cut one corner off bottom of bag; use to squeeze cream cheese mixture into celery as directed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 4 servings, 2 pieces each
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Ingredients

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp.  dark brown sugar
2 stalks celery (12 inch)
2 Tbsp.  PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts

Ingredients

MIX Neufchatel and sugar until well blended.

SPREAD into hollowed sides of celery; top with nuts.

CUT each into 4 pieces.