Great Harvest Bread Company Fruit Dip – this fruit dip contains cream cheese, orange zest and more for a lovely citrus flavor.

This is an especially tasty fruit dip, instead of just the marshmallow fluff and cream cheese, adding orange juice, ground ginger, and a touch of grated orange peel makes this dip extra special.
8 oz. package light cream cheese, softened
7 oz. jar marshmallow fluff
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur or 1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange [...]

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Perfect Red Velvet Cake – remember these from childhood?

A dense chocolate cake is layered with cream cheese frosting.   What could be better?  Do not let the the layers intimidate you, this is a wonderful cake and it shouldn’t be missed.
1 stick margarine or butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 level tablespoons cocoa
3 bottles red food color
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup [...]

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Pear, Pistachio and Chicken Liver Mousse – feed the gourmet inside of you with home made pate.

This is a fluffy pate-like mousse, juicy Bosc pear and softened black currants add a rich flavor.  The pistachios bring about a buttery flavor, and a crisp texture to the chicken liver base.  Consider using a domestic pear brandy, they are less expensive and still provides flavor.
2 Tbsp. dried black currants
1/4 C. pear brandy
3 Tbsp. [...]

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Overstuffed Mushrooms –these will be a hit at your next gathering, stuffed with ham and cream cheese.

These are both meaty and cheesy.  This makes a large number so it is perfect for a party.
2 lbs. medium sized fresh mushrooms
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 (4-1/2 oz.) can deviled ham
2 Tbsp. finely chopped stuffed olives
1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
pinch black pepper
Rinse, pat dry and remove stems from mushrooms [...]

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Don’t let the plain title of this recipe fool you.  This has to be one of my favorite recipes that I have come across.  Cream cheese, garlic powder, green onions, and Vermouth, make for a heavenly dinner.  Finally a use for Vermouth other than making martinis.  This recipe is from Toni’s Simply the Best cookbook. [...]

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California Pizza Kitchen Pumpkin Cheesecake – this is a perfect cheesecake for the fall holidays, their cheesecake recipe isn’t a secret anymore.

You can make this copycat recipe anytime, that’s good since this recipe is seasonal and it isn’t on their menu all year long. Cheesecakes might be for the more adventurous cook, but don’t let that stop you.  One important tip when making cheesecake is to bring all of your ingredients to room temperature before you [...]

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Zabar’s Cream Cheese Spread – make your bagels special.

Zabar’s is located in New York City. This came out of a cookbook called New York Cookbook by Molly O’Neal. This features many New York City Restaurant Recipes, as well as many other dishes that are famous in New York City.

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Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting is a classic, cream cheese, butter, and a little vanilla goes so well on most any cake. Try out this easy to make frosting today! This will frost one 13 by 9 inch cake, or your standard double layer 9 inch round cake.

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Humming Bird Bread

Sue Manley introduced me to this one.  This is like banana bread,  but you add pineapple to this and finish this bread with a cream cheese frosting.  Sue Manley introduced me to this one.

 

3 C. Flour
2 C. Sugar
1 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Cinnamon
3 Eggs, beaten
1 C. Vegetable Oil
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 8-oz. can [...]

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Lindy’s Cheesecake – This is a traditional New York City Cheesecake.

This recipe for Lindy’s Cheesecake was spotted by a view in a New York Times in 1978.    This is a most delicious cheesecake, it does take a little work, but with this recipe, you will have a cheesecake everyone will rave about.
1/2 C. fine cake crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
2 lemons
1 orange
1 1/2 lbs. cream [...]

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Olive Garden’s Raspberry Mousse Cheesecake

Olive Garden has done so many wonderful desserts over the years, you can enjoy this seasonal favorite anytime.  Another great dessert by Olive Garden.
RASPBERRY MOUSSE
1 1/2 tsp. Gelatin
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cold water
1/2 C. Raspberry preserves
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 C. Heavy whipping cream
FILLING
1 lb. Cream cheese – softened
1/2 C. Sugar
2 Eggs
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
1 9″ chocolate crumb crust [...]

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Cheese Cake

This is my mother’s recipe for cheesecake. It is a New York Style cheesecake.

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Marina Cafe Key Lime Cheesecake

The Marina Cafe is located in Destin Florida. Jill graciously submitted this recipe, and the Cheesecake is wonderful stuff, and yes it does use a lot of butter, but it is good stuff!

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Margarita Cheesecake

What is better than a citrus flavored cheesecake?  This home made cheesecake is wonderful.  Lime and rum are the special added ingredients along with a pretzel crust will make your next dessert extra special.  This recipe was contributed by Susanna Freeman.
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese
3 whole eggs
1 C. sugar
2 ounces lime juice
1 1/2 t. rum [...]

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Creme De Menthe Cheesecake

This is great after a spicy meal, it makes for a nice change.

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