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Tillamook Cream Cheese vs Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Block

Buy Philadelphia if you want the standard for baking and cooking: it softens and blends predictably, and its huge review base backs that up. Buy Tillamook if you eat cream cheese mostly spread on bagels and want a richer, tangier, creamier block with no gums or stabilizers. Philadelphia is the leaner, more neutral block; Tillamook is the more indulgent one.

  • Choose the Tillamook if you want a thick, tangy spread for bagels, toast and desserts and prefer a short ingredient list with extra cream.
  • Choose the Philadelphia if you bake cheesecakes, frostings and sauces and want the block most recipes were written around.

Prices

  • Tillamook Cream Cheese: $3.79 at Soelbergs Market in Stansbury (last seen Nov 8)
  • Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Block: $3.49 at fareway.com (last seen Nov 8)
  • Difference: the Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Block is $0.30 cheaper than the Tillamook Cream Cheese at the latest prices (Nov 8)
Tillamook
Tillamook Cream Cheese, 8 oz Brick

Tillamook Cream Cheese

Tillamook Cream Cheese, 8 oz Brick

4.7(511 ratings)
$3.79at Soelbergs Market in StansburyChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • Rich, tangy flavor that stands out on a bagel
  • Thick and creamy from extra cream
  • No fillers, gums, stabilizers or artificial preservatives
  • Cream from cows not treated with rBST
  • Certified B Corp brand with a long dairy history
Cons
  • Higher fat and calories per serving
  • Fewer reviews, so less of a track record
  • Softer block can behave differently in baked recipes
  • Only one size listed
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 1 Block, for Recipes and Baking, Original Style, No Artificial Preservatives, Flavors or Dye, 8 oz

Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Block

Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 1 Block, for Recipes and Baking, Original Style, No Artificial Preservatives, Flavors or Dye, 8 oz

4.8(24,280 ratings)
$3.49at fareway.comChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • The reference block for cheesecake, frosting and cooking
  • Milder flavor that works in both sweet and savory dishes
  • Lower fat and calories, more protein and calcium per serving
  • No artificial preservatives, flavors or dye
  • Enormous review base with a high average
Cons
  • Less tang and richness for plain spreading
  • Contains stabilizers that some shoppers avoid
  • Use within 10 days of opening and do not freeze

What separates them

Tillamook Cream CheesePhiladelphia Original Cream Cheese Block
FlavorTangier and richer, with a pronounced cultured dairy tasteMilder and more neutral, the familiar baseline flavor
TextureThicker and creamier from added creamSmooth and firm, holds its shape when softened
IngredientsCultured milk and cream, skim milk, sea salt; no gums or stabilizersFresh milk and real cream, no artificial preservatives, flavors or dye
Fat and calories per serving10g fat, 100 calories per 28g6g fat, 80 calories per 30g
Protein and calcium2g protein, 50mg calcium per serving3g protein, 75mg calcium per serving
Baking performanceWorks, but the extra cream makes it softer and less predictable in recipesThe block most cheesecake and frosting recipes are tested with
Review volume4.7 from about 511 ratings4.8 from over 24,000 ratings
Serving sizeAbout 2 Tbsp (28g), 8 servings per brick2.5 Tbsp (30g)

Price history

$4.49$2.50
Nov 9Nov 10
  • Tillamook Cream Cheese: lowest $2.50 on Nov 9 at bowmansmarket.com.
  • Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Block: lowest $3.49 on Nov 9 at fareway.com; $4.49 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

Tillamook Cream Cheese

  • Soelbergs Market in StansburyNew

    In stock

    $3.79Checked Nov 8
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  • Dierbergs MarketsNew

    In stock

    $4.47Checked Nov 8
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  • Cash WiseNew

    In stock

    $4.49Checked Nov 8
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  • Hy-VeeNew

    In stock

    $4.79Checked Nov 8
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Also available at

  • bowmansmarket.comCheck price at bowmansmarket.com
  • Bella's MarketCheck price at Bella's Market
  • Petersons Fresh MarketCheck price at Petersons Fresh Market
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Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Block

  • fareway.comNew

    In stock

    $3.49Checked Nov 8
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  • BevMo!New

    In stock

    $4.99Checked Nov 8
    Visit BevMo!
  • Dollar GeneralNew

    In stock

    $5.00Checked Nov 8
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  • WalmartNew

    Out of stock

    $2.98+ $5.99 shippingChecked 13 h ago
    Visit Walmart
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Specs compared

SpecTillamook Cream CheesePhiladelphia Original Cream Cheese Block
size8 oz8 oz
Serving sizeabout 2Tbs (28g)2.5 Tbsp (30 g)
Calories10080
Total fat10g6 g
Saturated fat6g4 g
Sodium105mg95 mg
Total sugars2g2 g
Protein2g3 g
Calcium50mg75 mg
Net weight8 oz—
Servings per container8—
AllergensContains: Milk.—
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SpecTillamook Cream CheesePhiladelphia Original Cream Cheese Block
IngredientsCultured Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Pasteurize…—
Available size—227 gr
Total Carbohydrates—3 g
Cholesterol—25 mg
Potassium—100 mg

What reviewers say

Tillamook Cream Cheese

  • 4.7 / 5511 ratings

Owners rate it highly and describe a thick, creamy cream cheese with a tang that beats standard bricks. Most praise the clean ingredient list and texture; a few find it too firm straight from the fridge or too rich for everyday use.

What people mention
  • TexturePraisedReviewers call it thick and creamy, denser than typical supermarket cream cheese.
  • FlavorPraisedOwners describe a tangy, classic cream cheese taste that stands out on bagels.
  • IngredientsPraisedShoppers like that it has no gums, stabilizers or artificial preservatives.
  • SpreadabilityMixedSome say it is firm straight from the fridge and needs a few minutes to soften.

Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Block

  • 4.8 / 524,280 ratings

With a 4.8 average across more than 24,000 ratings, buyers treat this as the reliable standard for baking and spreading. Most praise the creamy texture and real cream flavor; the main complaints are that it firms up in the fridge and that store brands are cheaper.

What people mention
  • TexturePraisedBuyers describe it as smooth and creamy, blending without lumps into batters and frostings.
  • FlavorPraisedReviewers call the taste full and tangy, closer to real cream cheese than store brands.
  • SpreadabilityCriticisedStraight from the fridge it is firm and tears bagels, so it needs softening first.

Questions and answers

Which is better for baking a cheesecake?
Philadelphia. Its firmer, more neutral block is what most cheesecake and frosting recipes are written around, so results are more predictable. Tillamook works but is softer and tangier, which shifts texture and flavor.
Which tastes better on a bagel?
Tillamook, for most people who want a spread. It is thicker, creamier and tangier. Philadelphia is milder and firmer straight from the fridge.
Which is the lighter option?
Philadelphia. It has 6g fat and 80 calories per serving against 10g fat and 100 calories for Tillamook, plus more protein and calcium.
Does either contain gums or artificial additives?
Tillamook lists no fillers, gums, stabilizers or artificial preservatives. Philadelphia has no artificial preservatives, flavors or dye but does use stabilizers for its consistent texture.
Is Tillamook worth stepping up to over Philadelphia?
If you mainly spread cream cheese and care about a short ingredient list and richer flavor, yes. If you bake often or want a lighter block, Philadelphia is the safer pick.
How long does each keep after opening?
Philadelphia says to use within 10 days of opening and not to freeze it. Follow the package date on Tillamook and keep both refrigerated.

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