Best 7 Four Layer Cheese Spread Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Four-Layer Cheese Spread, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This epicurean masterpiece combines four distinct layers of creamy, tangy, and savory cheeses, each contributing its unique charm to create an unforgettable taste experience.

The journey begins with a luscious layer of velvety cream cheese, providing a smooth and indulgent foundation. Next, a layer of tangy sour cream adds a refreshing and vibrant note, cutting through the richness of the cream cheese. The third layer introduces a bold and sharp cheddar cheese, bringing a burst of flavor and a delightful bite. Finally, a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and umami finish, elevating the overall taste profile.

This Four-Layer Cheese Spread is not just a culinary delight; it's also incredibly versatile. Spread it on crackers or crostini for an easy and elegant appetizer. Use it as a dip for vegetables, pretzels, or chips for a fun and shareable snack. Or, incorporate it into your favorite recipes to add a creamy and cheesy touch.

With its captivating flavors and endless possibilities, our Four-Layer Cheese Spread is a must-try for cheese lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike. Embark on this delectable adventure and discover a world of taste sensations that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



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This is great dessert for any time of year. You can easily change the flavor by substituting a different pudding in place of the butterscotch (we also like chocolate a lot).

Provided by JTEXAS

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup margarine
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅛ cups chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, cream together margarine with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Mix in flour and 1 cup pecans. Press into prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes, until very lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • In a bowl, cream together cream cheese with remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix and milk and allow to set up slightly. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

4 LAYER CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup salted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
3 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup Dutch process baking cocoa
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled (or packaged pre-melted)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract
10 ounces dark chocolate, chopped or about 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the chocolate cake "crust": Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease the bottom only of a 9-inch springform pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the extract and eggs, beating well after each addition. Add the flour and cocoa and mix well to combine. The batter will be stiff. Spread in the pan. Set aside.
  • For the baked chocolate cheesecake: In a large bowl, cream the cream cheese and ricotta with the sugar until smooth. Add a small amount of the cheese mixture to the melted chocolate and combine well. Once the little bit of cheese mixture and chocolate is mixed well, add it back to the rest of the cheese mixture and beat until well combined. Add the eggs and flour and beat well. Smooth over the top of the cake batter in the pan. Bake until the cheesecake is set in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Cover with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent over browning. Remove from the oven and cool.
  • A cheesecake is not like a regular cake. It is considered set when the center is still wobbly. After you chill the cheesecake, it will set without wobbling. At this point let the cake cool. Once it is cool, you need to chill the cake for an hour or two.
  • For the vanilla cream cheese mousse: Once your chocolate and cheesecake base has been chilled, you can start making the third layer.
  • Beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff and set aside. In separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with a mixer in large bowl until well blended. Fold the whipped cream into cheese mixture until just combined. Spread the mixture over the baked cheesecake layer and chill well (freezing the cake at this point works well and makes spreading the final layer easier). Make sure you chill for several hours to make sure all the layers are set.
  • For the dark chocolate/white chocolate ganache: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a large bowl. Heat the cream and butter over low heat until just boiling. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cream mixture. Pour the rest of the cream mixture over the chocolate and let set about 2 minutes, or until it begins to melt. Stir to combine. Repeat for the white chips using the reserved cream mixture. Let cool slightly until spreading consistency.
  • Using a sharp knife, gently run the blade around the edge of the cake to loosen. Remove the cake sides from the pan and place the bottom with cake on a serving plate or stand. Spread the frosting over the top and sides.
  • Drizzle the white chocolate lightly over the top. Using a knife or toothpick, run it lightly over the top to swirl to create desired effect. At this point, I would place the white chocolate ganache in a pastry bag and use a small round tip to decorate the top of the cake instead of trying to just drizzle it on top. You have more control.
  • Press the mini chips (regular size works too) into the frosting on sides until completely coated to create a "crust." Place the cake in the fridge to chill while preparing the final frosting.

FOUR-LAYER DESSERT



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Surprise your taste buds with this Four-Layer Dessert. Our Four-Layer Dessert has flavor, fluffiness, creaminess & crunch that'll please the whole family.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h35m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1/2 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Sugar Free Whipped Topping, divided
2 pkg. (1.4 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
3 cups cold fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix flour, nuts and margarine; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 15 min. or until lightly browned. Cool.
  • Beat neufchatel cheese and sugar with mixer until well blended. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP; spread over crust.
  • Beat pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 min.; spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining COOL WHIP. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

LAYERED CURRIED CHEESE SPREAD



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Pretty and tasty, this layered dips has become my signature appetizer. We make this for almost every party and family occasion we attend.-Melody Kieffer, Kirkland, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carton (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 jar (9 ounces) mango chutney
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup dried currants
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and curry powder in a small food processor; cover and pulse until blended. , Spread onto a 10-in. round serving platter. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with coconut, pecans, green onions and dried currants. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FIRESIDE CHEESE SPREAD



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When our family and friends get together for holidays or other occasions, I serve this appetizer. It's always a success. If you prefer, try a Swiss cheese spread instead of the cheddar. And, if you enjoy garlic, substitute a small clove of minced garlic for the garlic powder. -Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield about 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 container (16 ounces) cheddar cheese spread, softened
1 package (8 ounces) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Paprika
Snipped fresh parsley
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cheese spread, cream cheese, butter, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Blend thoroughly. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PIER 4'S CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Pier 4's Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Spreads

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
2 lbs cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon horseradish
2 teaspoons sherry wine

Steps:

  • Have all ingredients at room temperature. Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and butter.
  • With mixer still running, add the Cheddar cheese in small pieces until blended.
  • Add remaining ingredients and continue to blend until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Refrigerate until 1 hour before serving.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4315.5, Fat 367.1, SaturatedFat 232, Cholesterol 1140, Sodium 6308.7, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8, Protein 230.3

4 LAYER PIE



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This dessert used to be the hit of our "Young Married" Sunday School Class potlucks and it is still a delicious dessert today! This is a very versatile dessert as you can really use any flavor of pudding you like. I have used lemon, butterscotch, and banana cream in the past and they have turned out really well. You could also combine two like chocolate and banana cream or create your own! I have posted the original recipe though.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup margarine, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip (you will use an entire 12 oz container of Cool Whip for the recipe)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding (small box)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (small box)
3 cups milk
3 cups Cool Whip (aprox. the remainder from the 2nd Layer of the 12 oz container)

Steps:

  • 1st Layer:.
  • Cut together the powdered sugar, flour and margarine. Press into a 9 X 13 pan and bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • 2nd Layer:.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cool whip to mix well and spread on cooled 1st Layer crust.
  • 3rd Layer:.
  • Mix the puddings and milk as directed on the box and spread on top of the 2nd layer. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours. Passive cooking time includes time to refrigerate.
  • 4th Layer:.
  • Before serving, cover with remaining cool whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 554.9, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 35.5, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality cream cheese that is smooth and spreadable.
  • Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help it blend smoothly.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
  • Don't overmix the ingredients. Overmixing can make the cheese spread too stiff.
  • Chill the cheese spread for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help it firm up and make it easier to spread.

Conclusion:

Four-layer cheese spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of flavors and textures, this cheese spread is sure to please everyone. Serve it with crackers, bread, or vegetables for a quick and easy snack or appetizer.

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