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Philadelphia Cream Cheese is poised to enhance the holiday dessert landscape with the launch of its first-ever Frozen Cheesecake and a new Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting.

With over 50 million pounds of cream cheese sold each holiday season, Philadelphia is a staple in American kitchens, particularly during festive gatherings.

This year, the brand introduces its Frozen Cheesecake in two popular flavours: Original and Strawberry Swirl. This innovative product is crafted with Philadelphia cream cheese as the primary ingredient and features a golden graham cracker crust.

The cheesecake is designed for convenience, offering a pre-sliced, thaw-and-serve format that eliminates the need for baking, thus catering to the busy holiday season.

The development of the Frozen Cheesecake represents three years of research and formulation, underscoring Philadelphia's commitment to quality and consumer satisfaction. Each cheesecake is free from artificial flavours and dyes, aligning with growing consumer preferences for clean label products.

In addition to the Frozen Cheesecake, Philadelphia is launching its Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, which follows the successful introduction of its refrigerated cream cheese frosting last year. The new frosting is made with real milk and cream, delivering a rich flavour profile that complements a variety of baked goods, from carrot cakes to cinnamon rolls.

Kelli Srivastava, senior brand manager for Philadelphia cream cheese, highlighted the importance of convenience in today’s fast-paced environment. "Dessert is a daily ritual for many, but not everyone has the time to create holiday classics from scratch," she noted.

The new products are designed to help both home cooks and professional chefs deliver homemade quality without the time investment typically required for traditional recipes.

Rolling out now, Philadelphia Frozen Cheesecake and Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting will be available at select retailers nationwide in the US.