Nothing says summer like seafood. It’s fresh and light, just right for those long summer days. Why not take your seafood indulgence up a notch by adding Philly? The rich creamy taste of Philly makes everything better.
Philadelphia Crabmeat Spread
Prepare your taste buds for this one. Serve this up at your next party or pack it in the cooler for the next family outing, your kids and guests will be singing your praises all summer long.
You can whip up this Philly dip in no time, and it's a great way to add class to your table at your next gathering.
This recipe is the perfect lead into a lovely summer dinner. And you shave 80 calories off the dish by baking instead of frying.
Take the traditional shrimp cocktail to the next level.
Sure, people came for the party but serve this up and rest assured that they stayed for the food.
Try using vanilla ice cream instead of strawberry and add extra chopped nuts. You may want to replace the Miracle Whip dressing with Cool Whip.
MIX cream cheese, ice cream and dressing in large bowl until well blended. Stir in fruit cocktail and pecans.
POUR into 9-inch square pan or 9x5-inch loaf pan.
FREEZE 3 hours or until firm. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Cut into 18 pieces to serve. Store leftover dessert in freezer.
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix cream cheese and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
SEPARATE crescent rolls into 8 rectangles; press perforations together to seal. Spread 3 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each rectangle; top with red pepper and parsley. Fold long end of dough up over filling to center; fold up again to enclose remaining filling. Cut each into 4 equal size squares. Place seam sides down on baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
BAKE 13 to 15 min. or until golden brown.

Nothing tastes better than a toasted bagel and cream cheese. I know that some may think this a bland and boring, but to me its classic and it hits the spot. A plain bagel is the perfect canvas for the cream cheese to really pop, but I know that a bulky bagel isn’t the only way to compliment Philadelphia cream cheese. In fact there are a variety of flavors and foods that bring out all of Philly’s great qualities.
To bring
out the sweetness of the cream cheese try pairing it with some sliced fruit or
berries. Strawberries and apples especially bring out that little bit of sweet
and tart in the cheese. Try topping apple rings with some original Philly, or
add some sliced strawberries on to your bagel and cream cheese. Another way to
really bring out the sugary side of Philly is to make an updated version of cinnamon
toast. Spread a layer of
If you want to bring out the
tangier or savory side of Philly, try mixing in a little lemon juice, and fresh
dill into it, and then spread it on your bagel, cracker, or toast. This will
really bring out the zest in each bite. Or for something that tastes a little
more savory try mixing in bits of smoked salmon into a tub of
In my
opinion, the best food or flavor to complement
These cream filled crescents are just as delicious with toasted pecans as with almonds. Using flower honey makes them even tastier. You can even try rolling them like a bear claw for a different look.
PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix cream cheese and 2 Tbsp. of the honey. Stir in almonds.
UNROLL crescent roll dough; separate into 8 triangles. Spread 1 rounded Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each triangle; roll up each loosely, starting at shortest side of triangle, rolling to opposite point. Place rolls on ungreased baking sheet; curve each into crescent shape. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
BAKE 12 to 14 min. or until golden brown. Serve rolls warm, drizzled with remaining honey.
To make it even easier this flavor infused appetizer even easier; instead of cutting cream cheese into squares, spread softened cream cheese onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Chop garlic, rosemary, thyme and lemon peel. Mix with dressing and 1/4 tsp. ground pepper. Spread dressing mixture over cream cheese. Serve with crackers.
CUBE cream cheese into about 36 pieces. Place in 9-inch pie plate.
ADD remaining ingredients; toss lightly. Cover.
REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Serve with crusty bread , Nabisco Crackers or pita chips.
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 pkg. (4-serving) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 cup water
4 egg whites
2 Tbsp. oil
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Strawberry PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
(optional)
PREHEAT oven to 350ºF.
BEAT cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, egg whites and oil in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 min. Spoon batter evenly into 24 paper-lined 2-1/2-inch muffin cups.
BAKE 18 to 24 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min.; move to serving dish. Let cool completely.
MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese, butter, sugar to taste (one pack of sugar is far too sweet for me) with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Frost cupcakes and top with one strawberry slice.
For those who are watching their waistline, substitute the original Philly for 1/3 Less Fat Philly. Enjoy these cupcakes outdoors on a warm day with a glass of milk.
You don’t have to have the time or talent of a master chef
to prepare a great meal.
These simple and savory meals using Philadelphia Cream
Cheese are worthy of any five-star restaurant, but can be prepared in under 30
min.
For a quick breakfast fix, whip up a batch of good ole’
scrambled eggs. Mix in about four ounces of
Not only is this dessert absolutely heavenly and delicious, its visually appealing as well. The vibrant red of the cherries and the snow white quality of the cream cheese and cool whip mixture make it stunning. It’s great for the holidays. Add cubes of sponge or angel food cake, and blueberries, for a more decadent treat!
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Separate dough into 12 biscuits; press or roll each to 1/4-inch thickness.
MIX sugar and cinnamon in shallow dish. Dip cream cheese cubes in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar. Place 1 cheese cube in center of each dough circle; gather up sides of dough to enclose filling. Press edges of dough together to seal. Place, seam sides up, in lightly greased muffin pan. Drizzle with any remaining butter; sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon sugar.
BAKE 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Fast and easy, you won't be able to keep your friends away from it. Serve it with Triscuit Crisps for a low carb appetizer. For added color, garnish with chopped fresh chives just before serving.
REMOVE cream cheese from foil wrapper; place on microwaveable serving plate. Mix bacon and mustard; spread over cream cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
MICROWAVE on HIGH 45 seconds to 1 minute or until mozzarella cheese is melted.
SERVE warm with your favorite NABISCO Crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables.




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