Philadelphia : Our Recipe Ideas

All recipes with Philadelphia

Here you’ll find all the recipes that include Philadelphia cream cheese among their ingredients—recipes lovingly crafted for you by the site’s food enthusiasts!

Philadelphia cream cheese is an American-style spreadable cream cheese known for its smooth texture and mild, slightly tangy flavor. Very popular in cooking, it’s enjoyed in both sweet and savory dishes. An essential ingredient in cheesecake, it’s also used to add creaminess to sauces, spreads, fillings, and creamy pasta dishes. Easy to work with and melt-in-your-mouth, Philadelphia is a versatile ingredient that brings richness and indulgence to everyday dishes as well as more elaborate recipes.

In France, a close equivalent would be fresh cheese such as "Carré Frais" or certain plain spreadable cheeses (like Saint Môret®), which offer a similar texture, though they are often slightly saltier or less creamy. For recipes like cheesecakes, you can also use drained cottage cheese or firm faisselle, depending on the desired result.

Here’s my cheesecake recipe, inspired by the one served at La Viña, a famous restaurant in San Sebastián... For the record, they make there what the New York Times called in 2021 “the best cheesecake ...