What is a classic Philly dessert that would be fairly easy to make?

Question

We're having a Philly-themed dinner this week (used to live there) and I'm having trouble thinking of a dessert. I live in Iowa now, so it's not like I can go to Rita's and grab a bunch of water ice (which would totally be my preference). My only other thought is cheesecake. Anyone else got any ideas/recipes?

Thanks!

FYI, the rest of the meal is crab fries and cheesesteak (obvs).

Answer 1

This is fun to make for a group, pretty and delicious as well. Can't beat that!

Mini Cheesecakes
INGREDIENTS
24 vanilla wafer cookies
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (12 ounce) can cherry pie filling
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper or foil baking liners. Place one vanilla wafer in each cup.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the nutmeg and vanilla. Pour mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until set. Cool completely, then top with cherry pie filling. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

BTW: what are crab fries?

Answer 2

The link below has a great no-bake cheesecake recipe, of course use Philly cream cheese! This recipe is also great with cherries (canned pie filling, etc.) on top.

Answer 3

STUFFED CUPCAKES ( Tasty Kakes)
1 pkg. chocolate or butterscotch cake mix
Mix cake mix according to recipe on box. Fill cupcakes 3/4 full.

CENTER MIXTURE
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Philadelphia cream
cheese, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 c. sugar
1 (6 oz.) chocolate chips or
butterscotch chips

Mix egg with cream cheese and sugar. Add chocolate chips or butterscotch chips. Mix well. Put 2 teaspoons of filling in center of each cupcake. Bake 20 minutes.

Answer 4

cheesecake, buy one make one from scratch, recipe online or just get a jello no bake, they are pretty good, you can also get a nice one at grocery store

Answer 5

Go to kraftfoods.com

I get a lot of my recipes there.

Good luck!

Answer 6

PINEAPPLE DESSERT

1 lg. Cool Whip
1 box yellow Jiffy cake mix
8 oz. Philly cream cheese
8 oz. instant vanilla pudding
1 med. can crushed pineapple

Bake cake in a 13 x 9 inch greased and floured pan for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Mix cream cheese with pudding and 2 cups milk; mix until smooth and spread over cooled cake. Spread drained, crushed pineapple next. Spread Cool Whip on top, sprinkle with nuts; make night before

BLUEBERRY DESSERT

2 pkg. blackberry Jello mix with 2 c. water
1 can crushed pineapple with juice
2 c. sweetened blueberries, cooked or canned
1/2-1 c. chopped pecans

Mix all ingredients and let gel.
Mix:


1 pkg. Philly cream cheese
1 c. or less sugar
1 pt. sour cream

Spread on top of gelled mixture and sprinkle with chopped pecans.


Cherries in the Snow Dessert

1 package Angel Food Cake Mix

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened

1 cup confectioners sugar

1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling (use more if desired)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare, bake and cool cake following package directions. Cut cake into 16 slices. Combine cream cheese and confectioners sugar in a small bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth. Spread half the whipped topping in the bottom of 13x9x2-inch pan. Arrange 8 cake slices on the whipped topping; press lightly. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Arrange remaining cake slices on the cream cheese mixture; press lightly. Spread remaining whipped topping. Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over top. (Pan will be filled to the brim.) Refrigerate for 2 hours or until ready to serve.

BANANA SPLIT DESSERT



INGREDIENTS:

8 Tbs. Butter or Margarine (One Stick)

2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs

2.3 cups Confectioner's Sugar

8-oz. package Cream Cheese, softened

15-oz. can Crushed Pineapple

1 cup Prepared Whipped Cream

3-6 Bananas, sliced

1 package Instant Chocolate Pudding

1 1/2 cup Milk

Additional Whipped Cream for Topping

Maraschino Cherries and Chopped Nuts or your choice of garnish



DIRECTIONS:> To prepare the first layer of your banana split dessert, melt butter in a 9-inch by 13-inch glass baking dish. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and press with a fork to make crust. Bake for about 5 minutes in a pre-heated 200-F degree oven. Set aside to cool. Prepare the second layer by combining sugar, cream cheese, pineapple, and prepared whipping cream in a large mixing bowl.



Beat with a mixer to thoroughly combine all ingredients. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the graham cracker crust. Slice enough bananas to completely cover the pineapple-cream layer of your dessert. Prepare instant chocolate pudding with milk and pour mixture over the top of the banana slices. Refrigerate to set and store. Just prior to serving, top with additional whipped cream, and sprinkle with nuts and maraschino cherries. Refrigerate to store