Cream cheese
About the ingredient cream cheese. Including 2,066 recipes with cream cheese, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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What is cream cheese?
Cream cheese (also called soft cheese ) is a sweet, soft, mild-tasting, white cheese, defined by the US Department of Agriculture as containing at least 33% milk fat (as marketed) with a moisture content of not more than 55%.
Cream cheese is not naturally matured and is meant to be consumed fresh, and so it differs from other soft cheeses such as Brie and Neufchâtel. It is more comparable in taste, texture, and production methods to Boursin and Mascarpone.
Cream cheese is typically used in savoury snacks of various types (for example, as a spread on bread, bagels, crackers, various types of raw vegetables, etc.), and can be used in cheesecakes and salads. It can also be used to make cheese sauces. It can be a base to some spreads, such as yogurt-cream cheese topping for graham crackers, (10 oz cream cheese, and 1 cup yogurt, whipped.).
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup (232g)Where found
Cream cheese is usually found in the dairy section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Cream cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does cream cheese weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 232 grams |
| 1 tbsp | 14 grams |
| 1 tbsp, whipped | 10 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
| 1 cubic inch | 16 grams |
| 1 package, small (3 oz) | 85 grams |
Related
Dairy and Egg Products
| In Chinese: | 奶油乳酪 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | fromage à la crème | |
| en español: | queso crema |
Recipes using cream cheese
There are 2066 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Scrambled Eggs with Lox & Cream Cheese
A low-carb version of Lox (smoked salmon) and cream cheese that uses scrambled eggs to replace the classic bagel. Rich, creamy, and delicious, it is perfect for celebrating National Cream Cheese and Lox Day or anytime for an impressive Brunch or breakfast offering.
Graveyard Treat
Beneath a layer of ghostly whipped topping lies a chilling graveyard of cookie-crumb earth, with layers of creamy, eerie cheese filling and a tombstone of cookies marking the final resting place of your diet. Serve this spine-chilling dessert at your Halloween party, if you dare, and watch as your guests unearth the delicious secrets hidden within!
Chocolate Cappucino Cheesecake
A rich and decadent cheesecake that combines the classic flavours of coffee and chocolate with a spiced chocolate crust.
Cream Cheese Topping for Hot-Cross Buns
Learn how to make hot cross buns frosting with cream cheese, butter, and lemon zest. This frosting is a delightful and zesty twist on the traditional hot cross bun glaze.
White Chocolate Goat Cheese Frosting
If you enjoy a cream cheese frosting, you must try it with goat cheese! It adds a subtle tang to the frosting but complements the sweetness of the chocolate just perfectly!
Chocolate Cheesecake with Chocolate Nutmeg Crust
Chocolaty, creamy, smooth and rich. This chocolate cheesecake is an ultimate indulgence.
Norma Koob’s Appetizer with Chutney
Aqua Aerobics regular, Norma Koob, has submitted this delicious appetizer recipe!
Mint-Chocolate Truffles (Lowfat)
If you love anything chocolate you will adore this simple recipe that makes treats that are simply decadent.
Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
This is a very chocolate flavour cupcakes, if you do love the chocolate, try this recipe, very yummy!
