Special Advertising Feature: Merienda Magic with Cheez Whiz Milky Delight

In households in the Philippines, there are merienda classics that we grew up eating.  Though sometimes, because we know their recipes backwards and forwards, we can get just a little tired of them. Because really, how many times can you really eat bibingka without looking for something else? But fret not, there’s a new way for you to delight again in your merienda favorites in a surprisingly sweet way!

The trick is to add just one simple and new thing to the ordinary mix. And like magic, they can become exciting again. This one thing could be the new Cheez Whiz Milky Delight. What is this new delight? It’s the new flavor from another favorite, Cheez Whiz. To complement the savory cheese taste of this standby palaman, you can now also enjoy a sweet cheese taste courtesy of the new flavor.

Just look at these standard-issue merienda made magical again with Cheez Whiz Milky Delight:

1.    Turon – There are many reasons to love turon. There’s the sweet and soft texture of a fried banana and the crunchy marriage of lumpia wrapper and sugar. But why not punch it up a notch with Cheez Whiz Milky Delight? You can do this two ways: Spread it generously on top of your banana, before wrapping it up. Or you can also drizzle it on piping hot fried turon for that beautiful and delicious touch! Need we mention that banana cue and maruya would also benefit from this Cheez Whiz Milky Delight drizzling exercise?

2.    Bibingka - As mentioned, the cake-like experience of bibingka can get a little boring sometimes – especially when you hit the portions without toppings. But why suffer through topping-less bibingka when you can spread some Cheez Whiz Milky Delight? Let the sweet cheese spread work its magic among the folds of bibingka and rediscover your love for this native treat. Invite bibingka’s cousin puto while you’re at it and work some magic on it too.

3.    Homemade crepe – This merienda was formerly reserved for specialty restaurants and buffet spreads. But thanks to Filipino creativity and the Internet, more and more moms are making this treat at home and with good results. Just download a simple crepe batter recipe and start spreading it thinly on your chosen cooking apparatus (a wide, flat pan works with low fire). Then top with Cheez Whiz Milky Delight, fold, and voila! Your special and easy crepe is now done. Works with waffles, French toast, and pancakes too, did you know?

4.    Sweet Pizza – We’ve all spent afternoons making improvised pizza at home. Whether it’s with store-bought pizza crust or the trusty pan de sal reborn, we like customizing our pizza to include only our favorite toppings! Why not try making dessert pizza your way? Spread some Cheez Whiz Milky Delight like you would the pizza sauce and add your favorite fruit or cookie toppings. Some crushed Oreo Cookies sound about right – or maybe some ripe mango slices or peaches. Then bite into crunchy and sweet cheese goodness.

5.    Make-Your-Own Pressed Sandwich – You don’t have to always go out to enjoy this specialty finger-sized food, which originated from Bulacan. You can just make your version at home. Cut up any ordinary sliced bread into 1x2 inch rectangles. Crust is optional. Spread Cheez Whiz Milky Delight in between two slices. Don’t forget to lightly press them together! Then either bake for a few minutes or pop them into the toaster oven. Simple and meltingly delicious.  

Making merienda magic shouldn’t be difficult – especially with the curiosity and desire to find delicious new tastes and experiences. It also helps to have a delicious ingredient that’s easy to incorporate in traditional recipes. Or use to make new ones! Just like Cheez Whiz Milky Delight.

For more recipes using this new flavor and your favorite Cheez Whiz, visit www.cheeseanything.com