Best 5 Celebration Cheesepie Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Celebration Cheesecake, a culinary masterpiece that blends creamy perfection with a symphony of flavors. This exceptional dessert features a velvety cheesecake filling nestled atop a crisp graham cracker crust, offering a textural contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. Experience the magic of three distinct recipes tailored to suit your preferences. The Classic Celebration Cheesecake is a timeless delight, showcasing the purity of cream cheese and a hint of lemon zest. For a touch of indulgence, the Chocolate Celebration Cheesecake tempts with its rich cocoa flavor and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. If you seek a burst of fruity freshness, the Raspberry Celebration Cheesecake delivers with its vibrant raspberry coulis and a medley of sweet raspberries nestled within the creamy filling. Whichever recipe you choose, prepare to be captivated by the Celebration Cheesecake's exquisite charm.

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CELEBRATION CHEESE PIE



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I created this recipe for my very first recipe contest. It was my ONLY entry and I won first place, Best in Show and was filmed for a show during it aired on ABC LifeMoments and was excited to see the Food Network filming the event that year for the first time. This recipe gave me an amazing start to a new career of expanding...

Provided by Raine Gottess

Categories     Pies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg keebler pecan sandy cookies
5-6 Tbsp butter
12 oz philadelphia cream cheese
2 1/2 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp milk
3 tsp vanilla
1 c peanut butter ,creamy
4 oz bakers german chocolate squares,melted
20 oz cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. Using a food processor crumble the cookies 1/2 pkg at a time until fine. Toss into a bowl and add melted butter 5 T. first and toss with a fork til moist adding 1 more T.if needed to form crust. Place into a 9"-10" deep dish pie pan and form a crust using the back of a larger spoon, up sides and on the bottom and press to firm ,freeze
  • 2. Using a mixer add 4 oz. softened cream cheese, 1 c. powdered sugar, 1 T. milk, 1 tsp. vanilla and 4 oz Cool Whip. Beat well and pour over crust-spread to make layer #1. Freeze
  • 3. Using the same mixer and bowl add remaining cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk,vanilla and 8 oz. Cool Whip. Beat well and divide in 1/2.
  • 4. To one bowl add melted German chocolate squares and spread over layer one. Freeze
  • 5. To remaining layer add peanut butter and beat well. Dallop onto of the chocolate layer and spread carefully. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate best overnight or at least 8 hours. Decorate with remaining Cool whip and serve

MOM'S CHEESE PIE



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"My mother brought this Old World recipe with her from the Ukraine," says Anne Kulick of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. A sprinkling of cinnamon enhances the pie's subtly sweet flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1-3/4 cups ricotta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Separate one egg. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white; set aside. In another small bowl, combine egg and egg yolk; set aside., On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry; cut in half. Roll out one half of pastry into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; trim pastry even with edge. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon., In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, salt and egg mixture. Pour into prepared pastry., Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush remaining egg white over pastry; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CELEBRATION CHEESE PIE



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This was the 2003 National Pie Championship Best of Show recipe. I saw this on the Food Network and it looked wonderful. Raine Gottess provided the recipe. I sprinkled chopped cookies over the top.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 1 pie, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 -18 shortbread cookies, finely crushed
1/3 cup melted butter
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • In a bowl, stir together cookies and butter with a fork until moistened, then press into a 10 inch pie pan. Freeze.
  • Layer 1:.
  • Beat together all ingredients, spread onto the frozen crust and freeze 5 minutes.
  • Layer 2:.
  • Beat together all ingredients except for chocolate. Stir in the chocolate. Plasce this mixture on top of the peanut butter layer.
  • Top with whipped cream and refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 255.5, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 20.6, Protein 6.7

CREAM CHEESE PIE



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If you love cheesecake as much as I do, you will looove this! May also be topped with cherry or blueberry pie filling that you can buy at your local grocery store.

Provided by Sally E. Forsythe

Categories     Desserts     Pies

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese, eggs, 1 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on low speed until smooth. Pour filling into graham cracker crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Remove pie from oven. Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, blend sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla together. Gently spread mixture over pie.
  • Bake for five minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.5 g, Cholesterol 120.8 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 369.1 mg, Sugar 39.9 g

COPYCAT CELEBRATION CHEESECAKE



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My children were born on the same day five years apart, so I go all out for their celebration. This beauty, with its seven layers, is "sweet!" in more ways than one. The baking and prep is easy, but assembly does take some time, so set aside an afternoon. -Kristyne Mcdougle, Lorain, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cold 2% milk, divided
3 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant white chocolate pudding mix
1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups rainbow sprinkles, divided
1 package (1 ounce) freeze-dried strawberries
3 to 12 drops blue food coloring
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 cartons (24.3 ounces each) Philadelphia ready-to-serve cheesecake filling
2 cans (16 ounces each) cream cheese frosting
2 tablespoons rainbow sequin sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In each of 3 small bowls, whisk 1-1/3 cups milk and 1 package pudding mix for 2 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, while baking cake layers., Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper. Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions, folding 2/3 cup sprinkles into batter. Transfer to prepared pans. Bake and cool as package directs., Using a long serrated knife, trim tops of cake layers to level; crumble trimmings. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° until crisp but not browned, about 5 minutes. Cool completely on pan on wire rack., Line two 9-in. springform pans with plastic wrap, letting ends extend over sides. Place strawberries in a food processor; process until ground. Stir ground strawberries into 1 bowl of pudding. To another bowl of pudding, whisk in blue food coloring. To third bowl, whisk in cocoa; refrigerate chocolate pudding., Place 1 cake layer in 1 prepared springform pan; spread with strawberry pudding. Place remaining cake layer in remaining prepared springform pan; spread with blue pudding. Freeze both pans at least 1 hour. Top each with 1 carton cheesecake filling. Freeze at least 1 hour., Remove strawberry-layered pan from freezer; spread chocolate pudding over top. Return to freezer 3 hours longer. Meanwhile, stir remaining 2/3 cup sprinkles into cooled cake crumbs., Remove rims from springform pans; discard plastic wrap. Place strawberry-layered cake on a serving plate; top with blue-layered cake. Frost top and sides with cream cheese frosting. Gently press crumb mixture into frosting on sides of cake; sprinkle with sequins. Freeze until ready to serve. Remove 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871 calories, Fat 43g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 114g carbohydrate (90g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Do not overbeat the cheesecake mixture, as this can cause it to become dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracking.
  • Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before serving to allow the flavors to develop and the texture to firm up.

Conclusion:

The celebration cheesecake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create a perfect cheesecake that will be sure to impress your friends and family. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and festive appearance, the celebration cheesecake is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.

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