Best 13 Philadelphia 3 Step Cheesecake Recipes

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In the realm of desserts, few treats embody creamy delight and decadent pleasure like the Philadelphia 3 Step Cheesecake. With its smooth, velvety texture, rich flavor, and customizable toppings, this iconic cheesecake has stolen the hearts of countless dessert enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your repertoire or a novice venturing into the world of cheesecakes, discovering the best recipe for this culinary masterpiece is a journey worth embarking on. Let's delve into the secrets of creating the ultimate Philadelphia 3 Step Cheesecake, a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Desserts     Recipes

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8-oz) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 (6-oz) pre-made graham cracker crumb crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with a mixer on low speed until completely blended. Beat in the eggs until blended.
  • Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is light golden brown, the edges have set, and the center is still a little jiggly. Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature to cool. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 cal

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE



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Enjoy a PHILADELPHIA 3-Step Cheesecake recipe, the creamy classic you can make anytime you're asked to bring dessert. This 3-step cheesecake recipe features only a few steps and all the delicious cheesecake flavor you love.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by KraftKitchensExpert

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 (6-ounce) Honey Maid Graham Pie Crust

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Pour into crust. Bake for 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool and refrigerate for 3 hours. For clean edges on the cheesecake slices, use a sharp knife to cut the chilled cheesecake, wiping the knife blade with a damp cloth between each cut.

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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This is "cheesecake for dummies"! I found this recipe on kraftfoods.com and it is the easiest way to making a cheesecake other than buying it. People who don't like pumpkin pie will love this! Pumpkin Pie Spice can be used in place of the cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Cooking time includes refrigeration time!

Provided by Maggie

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 4h

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 graham cracker pie crust
1 cup whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  • Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, vanilla and spices in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs; beat just until blended.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Cool and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • Top with whipped topping just before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.1, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 382, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 23.9, Protein 7.4

PHILADELPHIA® CLASSIC CHEESECAKE



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When searching for a simple, delicious dessert that's sure to impress, look no further than this traditional cheesecake.

Provided by Kraft

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 5h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
⅓ cup butter or margarine, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • 55 min. or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

EASY PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE



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Enjoy the great taste of Easy PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Cheesecake with only 10 minutes of prep. Containing six ingredients, it's incredibly simple to make our Easy PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Cheesecake recipe. Try making Easy PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Cheesecake today and see for yourself.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
  • Beat cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour into crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

3-STEP PHILADELPHIA MINI CHEESECAKES



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Check out these great PHILADELPHIA mini cheesecakes! The buzz about our 3-Step PHILADELPHIA Mini Cheesecakes is that they're simple, quick and delicious. What more could you ask from a dessert?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fruit Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
12 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1 kiwi
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/3 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended.
  • Place 1 cookie in each of 12 paper-lined muffin cups; top with cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake 20 min. or until centers are almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours. Peel kiwi; cut into 6 slices, then cut each slice in half. Place 1 kiwi piece on each cheesecake. Top with berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE



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Make and share this Philadelphia 3-Step Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by makeupgenie2004

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

  • Mix 2 pkg of cream cheese , softened, sugar, vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs mix until well blended. Pour into graham cracker crust. Bake @ 350 for 40 minutes or until center is almost set . cool . refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP PEPPERMINT CHEESECAKE



PHILADELPHIa 3-STEP Peppermint Cheesecake image

In just ten minutes you can pop this luscious PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Peppermint Cheesecake into the oven. Tonight, you shall be crowned queen of desserts. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/philadelphia-3-step-peppermint-cheesecake-51227.aspx

Provided by Lisserz

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup finely crushed peppermint candy
1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)
1 cup thawed Cool Whip Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup crushed mints.
  • Pour into crust; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the remaining crushed mints.
  • Bake 40 minute or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Top with COOL WHIP and remaining crushed mints just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.7, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 129.5, Sodium 355.8, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 24.5, Protein 6.3

THE PHILLY 3 STEP CHEESECAKE WITH VARIATIONS



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I like to put a variety of toppings on cheesecake. The Philly cheesecake is a perfect one to experiment with. I have included our favorites, but the possibilites are endless!

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
9-inch graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  • Blend in eggs.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
  • Cool, then refrigerate.
  • Topping ideas: Cherry pie filling, Blueberry pie filling, Assorted fresh fruits, cut and lightly sugared, Sour cream--place under broiler till bubbly Hot fudge ice cream topping, Caramel ice cream topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 185.4, Carbohydrate 14.1, Sugar 12.7, Protein 5.8

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE BARS



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Discover everything that's awesome about cheesecake in these easy-to-make, easy-to-transport PHILADELPHIA cheesecake bars! These PHILADELPHIA 3-Step Cheesecake Bars are perfect for potlucks, bake sales and more.

Provided by Kraft Heinz

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

cups graham cracker crumbs
cup butter or margarine, melted
pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
cup sugar
tsp. vanilla
eggs

Steps:

  • Combine graham crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours.

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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I found this recipe on the Kraft website and it is very easy to make with delicious results. Nice if you want a quick and easy cheesecake without too much fuss.

Provided by Roxanne J.R.

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
3 (1 ounce) squares baker's white chocolate, melted
1 (6 ounce) oreo pie crusts
3 tablespoons raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs; mix just until blended.
  • Stir in white chocolate.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Microwave preserves in small bowl on HIGH 15 seconds or until melted. Dot top of cheesecake with small spoonfuls of preserves.
  • Cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 116.7, Sodium 299.9, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 22.6, Protein 7.7

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE



PHILADELPHIA 3-Step Cheesecake image

Enjoy a PHILADELPHIA 3-Step Cheesecake recipe, the creamy classic you can make anytime you're asked to bring dessert. This 3-step cheesecake recipe features only a few steps and all the delicious cheesecake flavor you love.

Provided by Kraft Heinz

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
cup sugar
tsp. vanilla
eggs
ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cream cheese: This is the main ingredient in cheesecake, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a cream cheese that is smooth and spreadable, with no lumps.
  • Let the cream cheese come to room temperature: This will help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Use a springform pan: This type of pan makes it easy to remove the cheesecake from the pan after it's baked.
  • Don't overmix the cheesecake batter: Overmixing can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving: This will help it to set properly.

Conclusion:

Cheesecake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious cheesecake that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give cheesecake a try.

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