Best 20 Cheese Filling Recipes

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Dive into a world of creamy, cheesy delights with our comprehensive guide to cheese fillings. From the classic and beloved cream cheese filling to unique and innovative options like the bacon and caramelized onion cream cheese filling, this article offers a diverse range of recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking to elevate your next cheesecake, elevate your sandwiches, or create a flavorful dip for your next party, our carefully curated collection has you covered. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the endless possibilities of cheese fillings, ensuring every bite is a moment of pure indulgence.

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PUMPKIN WHOOPIE PIES WITH CREAM-CHEESE FILLING



Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream-Cheese Filling image

Tender pumpkin-spiced cookies are filled with tangy cream cheese frosting for a delightful autumnal dessert. Kids and adults alike will love this recipe, which comes from Matt Lewis' Baked: New Frontiers in Baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 12 whoopie pies

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 cup vegetable oil
3 cups pumpkin puree, chilled
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups firmly packed dark-brown sugar
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; set aside. In another large bowl, whisk together oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Add brown sugar and whisk until combined. Sprinkle flour mixture over pumpkin mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.
  • Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop with a release mechanism, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. Transfer to oven and bake until cookies are just starting to crack on top and a toothpick inserted into the center of each cookie comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely on pan.
  • Make the filling: Sift confectioners' sugar into a medium bowl; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until smooth. Add cream cheese and beat until well combined. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla, beat just until smooth. (Filling can be made up to a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate; let stand at room temperature to soften before using.)
  • Assemble the whoopie pies: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Transfer filling to a disposable pastry bag and snip the end. When cookies have cooled completely, pipe a large dollop of filling on the flat side of half of the cookies. Sandwich with remaining cookies, pressing down slightly so that the filling spreads to the edge of the cookies. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate cookies at least 30 minutes before serving and up to 3 days.

PIEROGIES WITH POTATO AND CHEESE FILLING



Pierogies with Potato and Cheese Filling image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large potatoes
8 ounces sharp-tasting cheese
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Mix flour, water, and egg and salt together. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Cover dough with bowl and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Boil potatoes until soft. Drain and rinse. Add cheese. Let stand a few minutes until cheese melts. Then fold potatoes and cheese together.
  • Roll out dough about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares. Fill each square of dough with one teaspoon of potato and cheese filling. Fold in half and pinch ends together to seal. Drop in hot boiling water and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain and fry in butter a few minutes until heated through. Chopped onions may be added to the butter, if desired. Salt and pepper, to taste.

PEANUT BUTTER MOON PIE: CHOCOLATE CAKE, GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST, PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FILLING, MARSHMALLOW FROSTING



Peanut Butter Moon Pie: Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker Crust, Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling, Marshmallow Frosting image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 36 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons butter
15 ounces all-purpose flour
5 ounces cocoa powder
1 pound 8 ounces sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 ounces vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups hot coffee
12 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces butter
1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces creamy peanut butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line muffin pans with 36 muffin liners. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and butter in a bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Press 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the cupcake liners and bake for 7 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • For the chocolate cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl as needed. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla and coffee and mix for about a minute until well combined. Fill the 36 muffin pans with the pre-baked graham cracker crust three-quarters full with batter and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • For the peanut butter cream cheese filling: Whip the cream cheese and butter in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until fully incorporated. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Finally, add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
  • For the marshmallow frosting: In small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, 5 ounces water and the cream of tarter and boil until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and vanilla until firm peaks form. With mixer on high, slowly stream the hot sugar mixture into the egg whites and mix for about 3 minutes.
  • To assemble: Use a knife to cut a hole out of the center of the cupcakes. Fill with peanut butter cream cheese filling with a spoon and frost with marshmallow frosting.

STRAWBERRY-CREAM CHEESE FILLING



Strawberry-Cream Cheese Filling image

Tangy cream cheese gets a hit of tartness and sweetness from fresh strawberries in this simple-yet-perfect cake filling, frosting-like recipe. It tastes simply delicious between layers of a classic chocolate cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups strawberries (about 12 ounces), hulled

Steps:

  • Put cream cheese, butter, and sugar into mixer bowl; mix until creamy. Mix in vanilla. Puree strawberries in a food processor; strain. Mix 3/4 cup puree into cream cheese mixture (reserve remaining puree for Swiss-Meringue Buttercream). Use immediately or refrigerate airtight up to 3 days; stir before using.

CHEESE FILLING



Cheese Filling image

This is the cheese filling I use for several different sweet breads and it tastes like cheesecake. Everyone loves it. Can be used to fill kolachkes, braids or even dropped in the center of chocolate cupcakes -- yummy but loaded with calories.

Provided by POKEY-TURTLE

Categories     Desserts     Fillings

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Refrigerate before using to fill pastries prior to baking them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 55.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

HOMEMADE RAVIOLI WITH RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs, plus 2 eggs, beaten, for egg wash
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
1/2 cup water
Ricotta Cheese Filling, recipe follows
1 cup ricotta cheese, well drained
1 egg
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, add eggs, 1 at a time, and mix. Continue mixing and add all the flour and water; continue mixing until it forms a ball. Sprinkle some flour on work surface, and knead the dough until elastic and smooth. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for about 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
  • Cut the ball of dough in half, cover and reserve the dough you are not immediately using to prevent it from drying out. Dust the counter and dough with flour. Form the dough into a rectangle and roll it through the pasta machine, 2 or 3 times, at its widest setting. Guide the sheet of dough with the palm of your hand as it emerges from the rollers. Reduce the setting and crank the dough through again, 2 or 3 times. Continue until the machine is at its narrowest setting. The dough should be paper-thin, about 1/8-inch thick.
  • Dust the counter and dough with flour, and lay out the long sheet of pasta. Brush the top surface of dough with egg wash. Drop 1 tablespoon of cooled filling about 2 inches apart on half the sheet of pasta. Fold the unfilled half over the filling. With an espresso cup or finger, gently press out air pockets around each mound of filling and form a seal. Use a crimper to cut each pillow into squares. Check to make sure the crimped edges are well sealed before cooking. If making ravioli in advance, dust with cornmeal to prevent them from sticking.
  • Cook the ravioli in plenty of boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes. Ravioli will float to the top when cooked so be careful not to overcrowd the pot. Lift the ravioli from water with a large strainer or slotted spoon. Plate the pasta, top with your favorite pasta sauce and grated cheese before serving.
  • In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all ingredients. Chill in the refrigerator a few minutes to firm up the filling.

BEER BATTER CREPES WITH BANANA CREAM CHEESE FILLING



Beer Batter Crepes with Banana Cream Cheese Filling image

Easy Sunday brunch. Kids love the caramel flavoring. Serve with additional whipped topping and a dash of nutmeg.

Provided by Ronn Brown

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Crepes     Sweet

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup stale beer, room temperature
4 eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
4 bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 lemon, juiced, or as needed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup brown sugar
1 cup whipped topping
1 cup white sugar
½ cup boiling water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup water
3 tablespoons butter
8 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

Steps:

  • Whisk flour, beer, eggs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl to form a smooth batter.
  • Toss bananas with enough lemon juice to coat in a separate bowl.
  • Beat the cream cheese and brown sugar together in a separate bowl until light and fluffy; fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture to form the cheese filling. Set aside.
  • Heat white sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove sauce pan from heat and stir boiling water into melted sugar. Return to heat and stir until it forms a smooth and clear syrup.
  • Whisk cornstarch and 1/2 cup water together in a small bowl; add to syrup in saucepan. Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk butter into syrup to form a caramel sauce.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in an 8-inch crepe pan over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup crepe batter into heated oil. Tip and rotate the skillet until batter covers the entire area. Cook until the batter turns from wet to moist, and the edges begin to curl away from the sides of the skillet. Flip crepe and continue cooking until lightly golden on the other side. Place crepe onto a plate, and cover with a kitchen towel to keep moist. Repeat with remaining batter, lightly oiling the skillet as needed with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil each time to keep the crepes from sticking.
  • Assemble crepes by spreading about 2 tablespoons caramel sauce over each crepe. Spread 1/8 the cream cheese filling onto the caramel layer; top with 1/8 the bananas. Roll the crepe around the bananas and place seam-side down on a serving platter. Repeat with remaining crepes and ingredients. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce over crepes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 135.2 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 230.9 mg, Sugar 38.4 g

CHEESE FILLING FOR RAVIOLI



Cheese Filling for Ravioli image

Make and share this Cheese Filling for Ravioli recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons parmesan cheese
3 teaspoons minced parsley
1 small egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
nutmeg, a small grating (optional)
pasta dough

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients well and fill pasta.

POTATO AND CHEESE FILLING FOR PIEROGI



Potato and Cheese Filling for Pierogi image

Potato and cheese filling for Pierogi.

Provided by Jill

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 pounds mashed potatoes
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes and shredded Cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 488 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING AND FROSTING



Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Filling and Frosting image

Creamy frosting doubles as a surprise filling in rich, red velvet cupcakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 bottle (1 oz) red food color (about 2 tablespoons)
12 oz cream cheese (from two 8-oz packages), softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla
9 cups powdered sugar
1 to 3 tablespoons milk
Betty Crocker™ colored sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, cocoa and food color on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full). Bake and cool completely as directed on box for cupcakes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Beat in 1 tablespoon of the milk. Add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is piping consistency.
  • Fit round tip (opening about 1/8 to 1/4 inch in diameter) in decorating bag. Spoon about 1 1/4 cups frosting into bag. Insert tip in center of 1 cupcake, about halfway down. Gently squeeze decorating bag, pulling upwards until cupcake swells slightly and filling comes to the top. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.
  • Fit round tip (opening about 1/2 inch in diameter) into decorating bag. Spoon remaining frosting into bag; generously pipe frosting in circular motion on top of each cupcake, leaving 1/4-inch border around edge. Top with colored sugar. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 0 g

CREPES-NALESNIKI W/SWEET CHEESE FILLING



Crepes-Nalesniki w/Sweet Cheese Filling image

If you love crepes this is a step by step recipe so you can make them at home. I was excited that I now can make them myself. I just adore crepes and with a sweet cheese lemony flavored filling they are just heavenly good. We made these in a Polish cooking class I took last month in March 2013 with Chef Tad. Hope you'll give them...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CREPES
3 medium eggs
1/2 c milk
1/2 c water
3 Tbsp oil
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c flour
SWEET CHEESE FILLING
1 c cottage cheese, small curd --creamed
1/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp lemon or orange zest
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. With a whisk, beat eggs well. Add your milk, water, salt & oil and whisk together. While whisking together gradually add the flour and keep mixing till lump disappear. If there are still lumps in mixture allow it to sit several minutes and whisk again. This batter will be very thin.
  • 2. Preheat pan over a medium-high heat. Make sure you are using a well seasoned 9-inch pan or non-stick pan and if need be brush a little oil on pan for the first crepe.
  • 3. Pour 1/4 cup batter into pan and twirl to coat the entire bottom with the batter.
  • 4. Fry till lightly browned and flip crepe and lightly brown on other side about 20 seconds.
  • 5. Stack all your crepes on a plate while making them.
  • 6. SWEET CHEESE FILLING: Mash your cottage cheese well with a fork or potato masher & zest your lemon or orange. Add the rest of ingredients and mix well. We loved the strong flavor of lemon zest but you can add a smaller amount if you want.
  • 7. Spread about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture across and off-center of crepe. The line of mixture should be about 1 inch wide. Try not to spread to the edge of the crepe or the filling may leak out.
  • 8. Roll up crepes and fry lightly in butter.
  • 9. Sprinkle crepes with powdered sugar and serve. You can add some fresh sliced fruit, homemade jam or just a drizzles of chocolate or caramel syrup. Whatever you love best. They taste incredible!

DANISH - CREAM CHEESE FILLING



Danish - Cream Cheese Filling image

Make and share this Danish - Cream Cheese Filling recipe from Food.com.

Provided by UnknownChef86

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 8 oz

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Mix sugar.
  • Add egg yolk.
  • Chill.

RUGELACH WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



Rugelach with Cream Cheese Filling image

I took a rugelach recipe and invented my own filling with cream cheese instead of fruit spread. It came out so tasty I had to share it!

Provided by Kasey

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarine
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup instant hot chocolate mix
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Beat the margarine and 1 package of cream cheese with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Mix in the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Mix 1 package of cream cheese with the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, cinnamon, hot chocolate mix, and chocolate chips. Set aside.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Divide dough into four equal portions. Roll each portion of dough into a 10 to 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Spread a thin layer of the chocolate filling on each circle. Cut each circle into 8 wedges. Roll each wedge, starting with the wide end. Place the cookie point-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 112.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

PEACH AND BLUEBERRY TART WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



Peach and Blueberry Tart with Cream Cheese Filling image

Here's a new take on cheesecake, only easier and in tart form. The no-bake cream-cheese filling floats on a crisp and buttery press-in crust. Top it with thin peach wedges (peeled for a luxurious finish) and blueberries, both tossed in sugar, lemon, and salt to intensify their summery essence.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup heavy cream
3 peaches (1 pound)
1 cup fresh blueberries
Mint leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat butter with confectioners' sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low; add flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt and beat until just combined and crumbly (do not overmix). Press evenly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch square tart pan with a removable bottom. Dock bottom at 1-inch intervals with the tines of a fork. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Bake until golden brown and set, 30 to 33 minutes. Let cool completely. (Crust can be kept at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, for up to 3 days.)
  • Beat together cream cheese, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon juice, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed until creamy. With mixer running, slowly add cream and beat until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. (You should have about 2 cups.) Spread mixture into crust; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, peel peaches, if desired; cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Transfer to a bowl and stir in berries and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Just before serving, spoon macerated fruit over tart and drizzle some of juice from bowl over it. Sprinkle with mint and serve, with any remaining fruit on the side.

POLISH BABKA WITH OPTIONAL CHEESE FILLING



Polish Babka With Optional Cheese Filling image

This recipe can be made with a cheese filling. Which can be made while dough is rising. The rising times are not included. There are 3 rising times be sure to do the rising of the dough in a draft free, warm place. The picture posted is with dried cherries, dried cranberries and the optional saffron. I must say this is one of my favorite home made or store babkas bought to date. The filling was so creamy and rich.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 ounce dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
10 tablespoons soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks, room temperature
1 lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
5 cups flour, sifted
1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
1 cup white raisins or dried cherries, or
1 cup dried cranberries (soaked in hot apple juice for 15 minutes and drained)
1/3 cup fine unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg yolk, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup sliced almonds
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 lemon zest
1 pinch saffron (added to the warm water above) (optional)

Steps:

  • Add yeast to lukewarm (hot will kill the yeast)water and let stand until softened or dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, add salt to egg yolks and beat until thick; then add to sugar and butter mixture.
  • Add yeast and water, lemon rind, cinnamon and cardamom.
  • Add flour alternately with milk and beat well to make a smooth batter.
  • Add raisins and knead by hand until batter leaves the fingers.
  • Let rise in a warm draft free place until double (about 1-1/2 hours). Punch down and let rise again until double.
  • Generously butter a fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with fine bread crumbs and fill with dough. Brush with mixture of egg yolk beaten with 2 tablespoons water. Sprinkle with almonds and let rise again. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 45-60 minutes.
  • Optional:.
  • Mix cheese filling ingredients together.
  • Place 1/2 the dough in the prepared pan place the filling mixture on the center of the dough, place the rest of the dough on the mixture. Try to pinch the dough together so filling is encased inside. Or roll out into a log about 20x 10. Then place cheese filling in the center down the long side of the roll, bringing the sides over to encase the filling. Then place into prepared pan and let rise 30 minutes. Brush with eggwash and sprinkle with almonds. Bake 350 for 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 171, Sodium 489.9, Carbohydrate 83.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 27.2, Protein 12.6

BAKED MANICOTTI WITH CHEESE FILLING



Baked Manicotti With Cheese Filling image

I have been making this for 25 years. It is time-consuming but worth it, and the only way a true Italian should eat manicotti (as homemade crepes, not pasta shells).

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon oregano leaves, dried
1 teaspoon basil leaves, dried
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
6 eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, diced
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Make sauce: In hot oil in 5-quart Dutch oven, saute onion and garlic 5 minutes. Mix in rest of sauce ingredients and 1-1/2 cups water, mashing tomatoes with fork. Bring to boiling, and reduce heat. Simmer mixture, covered and stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
  • Make Manicotti: In medium bowl, combine 6 eggs, the flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1-1/2 cups water; with electric mixer, beat just until smooth. Let stand 1/2 hour or longer. Slowly heat an 8-inch skillet. Pour in 3 tablespoons batter, rotating the skillet quickly to spread batter evenly over bottom.
  • Cook over medium heat until top is dry but bottom is not brown. Turn out on a wire rack to cool. Continue cooking until all of the batter is used. As the manicotti cool, stack them with waxed paper between them.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make Filling: In large bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella, 1/3 cup parmesan, the eggs, salt, pepper, and parsley; beat with wooden spoon to blend well. Spread about 1/4 cup filling down the center of each manicotti, and roll up.
  • Spoon 1-1/2 cups sauce into each of two 12-by-8-by-2-inch baking dishes. Place eight rolled manicotti seam side down, in single layer; top with five more. Cover with 1 cup sauce; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 1/2 hour, or until bubbly.
  • To Freeze: Line baking dish with large piece of foil; assemble as directed. Fold foil over to seal, and freeze in dish. When frozen, remove dish.
  • To serve: Unwrap; place in baking dish, and let stand 1 hour to thaw. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour in 350 degree oven.
  • *If not using a skillet with a non-stick surface, brush skillet lightly with butter for each manicotti.

GOAT CHEESE FILLING FOR RAVIOLI



Goat cheese filling for ravioli image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Time 15m

Yield 6 - 8 appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups firmly packed chopped goat cheese
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 egg yolk
Tomato sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Put the goat cheese, ricotta, salt, pepper, cream, chives and egg yolk in a mixing bowl. Blend well.
  • When ready to use the filling, scoop out about one and one-half teaspoons of the mixture, and roll into a ball. There should be about 32 balls in all. Fill the rolled-out pasta dough. When the ravioli are cooked, serve with tomato sauce. Serve four or more portions as an appetizer. Serve eight to 10 portions as a main course.

POTATO-COTTAGE CHEESE FILLING (PIEROGI FILLING)



Potato-Cottage Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling) image

This is one of the three fillings for Pierogi's that I will be listing. These came from a newspaper clipping from 1981. Do not add milk or seasoning when you mash the potatoes.

Provided by chefRD

Categories     Polish

Time 40m

Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon dill (frozen) or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed (dried)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cottage cheese (dry-curd)
1 dash black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook onion in butter or margarine till tender. Combine with potatoes, dill, salt and dash pepper. Stir in cottage cheese.

CASSATA CAKE RICOTTA CHEESE FILLING



Cassata Cake Ricotta Cheese Filling image

This rich and creamy ricotta cheese filling is flavored with cinnamon and candied lemon peel and is a must-have when making classic Italian dessert, Cassata cake.

Provided by Kevin Ryan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
½ cup candied lemon peel

Steps:

  • Beat the ricotta cheese well and add the confectioner's sugar and the cinnamon. Add the vanilla and grate the chocolate in using the coarse side of a grater. Stir in the candied lemon peel and mix. Chill until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 72.2 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Filling image

A layered pumpkin bar with cream cheese filling and a gingersnap crust.

Provided by NFADER

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pumpkin Cake Recipes     Pumpkin Bar Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine crushed gingersnaps, pecans, and melted butter for crust in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned and smells toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool while preparing cream cheese layer. Leave the oven on.
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract for cream cheese layer in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled crust and place in the refrigerator while preparing pumpkin layer.
  • Beat pumpkin, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a bowl until well blended. Beat in sugar and eggs. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Return to the oven and bake until pumpkin layer is set, about 50 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 283.2 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: Combining different types of cheeses, such as hard, soft, and creamy cheeses, adds depth of flavor and texture to your filling. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite.
  • Shred or grate your cheese: This will help the cheese melt evenly and smoothly. If using a hard cheese, such as Parmesan or Asiago, grate it finely to ensure it melts properly.
  • Add seasonings and herbs: To enhance the flavor of your cheese filling, incorporate seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or dried herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick.
  • Use a thickener: If you want a thicker cheese filling, add a thickener such as cornstarch or flour. This will help the filling hold its shape and prevent it from becoming runny.
  • Don't overcook the filling: Cheese fillings are best when cooked until melted and bubbly, but not overcooked. Overcooking can cause the cheese to become tough and rubbery.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, cheese fillings are a versatile and delicious addition to a variety of dishes. Whether you're making a savory lasagna, a creamy pasta bake, or a decadent cheesecake, the perfect cheese filling can elevate your dish to the next level. Experiment with different types of cheeses, seasonings, and thickeners to create your own unique and flavorful cheese fillings. With a little creativity, you can create cheese fillings that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family.

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