Play dates make for fun-filled activities for children and adults alike! Pass around these PHILADELPHIA and Fruit-Topped RITZ Crackers for the grown-ups to enjoy while the kids play. You’ll be delighted by the exciting flavor of PHILADELPHIA Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread in this fruit-filled finger food!
Happy National Crabmeat Day! Take part in the celebration by preparing this Creamy Crab and Red Pepper Spread. This sensible spread is made with PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese and pairs well with RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers.
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 1 hr 15 min Makes: 2-1/4 cups or 18 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 5 crackers each Nutritional Information
Ingredients
2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1 can (6 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers
Instructions
REMOVE 2 Tbsp. onions; set aside. Mix remaining onions with all remaining ingredients except crackers.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour.
SPRINKLE with reserved onions. Serve with crackers.
You won’t need an apple on a stick for this sweet treat. Only three ingredients (including fresh cut apples) are needed for this creamy Caramel Apple Dip. Enjoy the taste of honey? You can substitute the ingredients to create a Cinnamon Honey Dip. Here’s how:
Prepare as directed, substituting 4 tsp. honey for the brown sugar and 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon for the vanilla. Now, wasn’t that easy?
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 10 min Makes: 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each Nutritional Information
Ingredients
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
BEAT cream cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add brown sugar and vanilla; beat until well blended.
Create the ultimate party experience by passing around a plate of these Party Roll-Ups. Since we absolutely love the combined taste of PHILLY Chive & Onion CreamCheese, feta cheese, and smoked salmon, we’re sure your guests will too! Speed through your party-planning “to-do” list by making these roll-ups ahead of time. These handy roll-ups can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving.
Say “goodbye” to ordinary mashed potatoes and “hello” to this Creamy Double-Mashed Potatoes dish. With a tasty mix of both sweet potatoes and red potatoes, this dish takes the word “flavorful” to another level!
Plan on adding this Berry Fruit Tart to your list of ‘favorite desserts’ because one bite will have your tastebuds singing! While ordinary fruit tarts contain an array of fruits, this vibrant tart is topped with a medley of assorted berries! Which berries will you use?
1 frozen puff pastry sheet (1/2 of 17-1/4-oz. pkg.)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. apple juice
3 cups assorted berries (blackberries, raspberries and sliced strawberries)
2 Tbsp. apple jelly, melted, cooled
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface; roll into 14×10-inch rectangle with rolling pin. Place pastry on large baking sheet; brush edges with water. Fold over 1/2 inch around all sides and press firmly into bottom of pastry to form rim. Pierce pastry thoroughly with fork.
BAKE 15 minutes or until golden brown, breaking any large air bubbles with fork after 10 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack.
BEAT cream cheese, sugar and apple juice in medium bowl until well blended; spread onto pastry. Top with berries. Brush melted jelly over fruit just before serving.
Similar to tea-time sandwiches, these Deviled Ham Finger Sandwiches are dainty bites that can be enjoyed anytime. Wrap up these sandwiches and stash them in your brown bag lunch, picnic basket, or knapsack. You’ll really look forward to your break time knowing you’ve got these delicious sandwiches on-hand!
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 15 min Makes: 18 servings, 4 sandwich quarters each Nutritional Information
Ingredients
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 can (4.25 oz.) deviled ham
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
10 small stuffed green olives, finely chopped
36 slices white bread, crusts removed
Instructions
MIX cream cheese, ham, mayo and olives until well blended.
SPREAD each of 18 of the bread slices with about 2 Tbsp. of the cream cheese mixture. Cover with remaining bread slices to make 18 sandwiches.
We think you’re really going to love this PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake! You get this marvelous cheesecake in only three steps. Can’t believe it? Give it a try and tell us what you think!
Pizza doesn’t always have to come by the slice. This cheesy Quick Pizza Dip has all of the goodness of a pizza, but in a dip! You can savor every bite of this tasty dip with NABISCO Crackers or breadsticks.
Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 30 min Makes: 2 cups or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each Nutritional Information
Ingredients
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped green peppers
2 Tbsp. chopped red peppers
Instructions
HEAT oven to 350ºF
BEAT cream cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan with mixer until well blended.
SPREAD onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella, remaining Parmesan cheese and peppers.
BAKE 20 min. or until heated through. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers or breadsticks.
There is nothing like a creamy bowl of soup to warm you up. This savory Creamy Broccoli Soup is a great way to start off your first course or keep you warm during chilly days.
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min Makes: 6 servings, 3/4 cup each Nutritional Information
Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. flour
2 cups milk
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, cooked, drained
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
Instructions
COOK and stir onions in butter in 2-qt. saucepan on medium-high heat until onions are crisp-tender. Blend in flour.
ADD milk and cream cheese; cook on medium heat until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently.
STIR in remaining ingredients; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
