No matter what time of year it is, we’re always on the lookout for hacks and shortcuts to make cooking easier. But, that's especially true during the busy holiday season, when those time-saving alternatives are a godsend.That’s why we’re so excited about one particular store-bought product for holiday baking. While it’s not new on shelves, it could be new to you—and, if it is, we hope it blows your mind as much as it did ours.
When you think of holiday baking, you might think of the classics like pumpkin pie, Christmas cookies, fruit cake, or a Yule log. But no dessert is off the table for festive get-togethers—so why not bring something like a holiday cheesecake? Well the fact is that between cooking, baking, doing your holiday shopping, and wrapping gifts, you probably don’t have time to make a four-hour cheesecake, of course.
That’s where Philadelphia’s pre-made, No-Bake Cheesecake Filling comes in.
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What Is Philadelphia's No Bake Cheesecake Filling?
Yes, Philadelphia makes a 24-ounce tub of pre-made cheesecake filling that you can use directly from the fridge—no baking necessary. The tub has everything you want from the sugary, sweet, cream cheese filling of a cheesecake, and it’s ready to serve as-is.
That means you could just buy a pre-made graham cracker crust and a tub of Philadelphia’s cheesecake filling, and you’d have a cheesecake ready to serve in mere minutes. If you don’t want a plain cheesecake, though, don’t worry—you can zhuzh this filling up just as easily.
How To Use Philadelphia's No Bake Cheesecake Filling
Of course, the simplest thing to do would be to top your basic cheesecake with chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, or fresh fruit to give it a new flavor. However, you could also use the cheesecake filling as a pre-made base for almost any cheesecake recipe out there.
If you want an Oreo cheesecake, just throw the filling in a stand mixer with some crushed-up Oreos. For an autumnal pumpkin cheesecake, add pumpkin pie filling and pumpkin spice. If you fancy a festive eggnog cheesecake, simply add a splash or two of your favorite eggnog, nutmeg, and rum (if serving to adults). Just remember, because you’re not baking the cheesecake, the alcohol will still be present in the final present.
Similar to alcohol, be cautious about adding any ingredients that you’re not able to eat raw—like eggs—because you don’t bake this filling.
Is regular old cheesecake not your thing? That’s ok. You can use this filling to make the viral mini cheesecakes with Pillsbury’s seasonal cookies, cheesecake dip, or giftable cheesecake in a jar.
Where To Buy Philadelphia's No Bake Cheesecake Filling
If you’re looking to stock up on Philadelphia’s No-Bake Cheesecake Filling for the holiday season, you can find it at most grocery stores nationwide—including Walmart, Target, Kroger, Publix, ShopRite, Safeway, and more. Depending on where you shop, it’ll cost you about $6 per container. Trust us, making a cheesecake that quickly—and without the dreaded water bath—is absolutely worth the price.
