The Ultimate Kraft Philadelphia Cheesecake Recipe That’ll Make You Famous!

Listen up, guys! Today we’re making the most incredible, super-silky, proper New York-style cheesecake using Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese. This is the kind of dessert that’ll have everyone thinking you’re a professional baker!

Time & Portions

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 1 hour
Chill: 4 hours minimum
Serves: 12 slices
Pan size: 9-inch springform

The Good Stuff You’ll Need

For that beautiful base:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt

For the amazing filling:

4 packages (32 oz total) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1¼ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
⅓ cup heavy cream
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

Let’s Get Baking Kraft Philadelphia Cheesecake!

First up, get your oven heated to 325°F. Wrap the outside of your springform pan with aluminum foil – this is crucial for our water bath later!
For the crust:
- Mix those graham crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and salt
- Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides
- Bake for 10 mins, then let it cool
Now, the cheesecake magic (make sure your ingredients are room temp!):
- Beat the Philadelphia Cream Cheese until super smooth – about 3 mins
- Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed
- Pour in cream, vanilla, and salt
- Mix until just combined – don’t overdo it!
Pour that gorgeous mixture into your crust.
Water bath time (trust me on this!):
- Place the foil-wrapped pan in a larger roasting pan
- Pour hot water halfway up the sides
- Carefully transfer to oven
Bake for about 1 hour until the edges are set but the center still has a slight wobble.
Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then room temp for another hour, then chill for at least 4 hours.

Pro Tips for Perfect Philadelphia Cheesecake

Room Temp is Everything:
- Let cream cheese soften for 2 hours
- Eggs and cream at room temp too
- This prevents lumps – crucial!
Don’t Skip These Steps:
- Water bath prevents cracks
- Gradual cooling prevents sinking
- No peeking during baking!
Mixing Rules:
- Scrape bowl frequently
- Don’t overbeat after adding eggs
- Mix on low speed

Troubleshooting Guide

If you get:

Cracks: Probably overmixed or no water bath
Lumpy filling: Ingredients weren’t room temp
Soggy crust: Foil wasn’t tight enough
Brown top: Oven too hot

Make It Your Own

Easy variations:

Swirl through some raspberry jam
Add lemon zest to the filling
Change up the crust with Oreos
Top with fresh fruit
Drizzle with caramel sauce

Storage Tips

Keeps in fridge for 5 days
Can freeze for up to 2 months
Thaw overnight in fridge

This Kraft Philadelphia cheesecake recipe is absolutely beautiful in its simplicity – it’s all about letting that Philadelphia Cream Cheese shine! The texture is proper silky, the flavor is rich but not heavy, and it’s the kind of dessert that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.