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Soft, smooth, and mildly tangy fresh cheese made from a mixture of milk and cream. Its rich, spreadable texture and subtle flavor make it a versatile staple in both sweet and savory dishes.
Key characteristics
Texture: Creamy, smooth, and spreadable; can be whipped for lighter, airier textures.
Flavor: Mild, slightly tangy and lactic; neutral enough to pair with many ingredients.
Fat content: Typically higher than fresh cheeses like ricotta, giving a richer mouthfeel.
Uses: Spreads, dips, frostings, cheesecakes, sauces, stuffed vegetables, savory tarts, and baked goods.
Common culinary uses
Breakfast and snacks: Spread on bagels, toast, crackers, or folded into omelets.
Baking and desserts: Primary ingredient in cheesecakes, frostings (e.g., cream cheese frosting for carrot cake), and fillings.
Savory dishes: Mixed into mashed potatoes, used in creamy pasta sauces, or combined with herbs for dips and spreads.
Appetizers: Stuffed into jalapeños, blended with smoked salmon for canapés, or used as a base for flavored cheese balls.
Pairings
Sweet: Fruit preserves, honey, fresh berries, cinnamon, and citrus zest.
Savory: Smoked salmon, chives, dill, capers, roasted garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Breads: Bagels, pita, crackers, flatbreads, and brioche.
Soft, smooth, and mildly tangy fresh cheese made from a mixture of milk and cream. Its rich, spreadable texture and subtle flavor make it a versatile staple in both sweet and savory dishes.
Key characteristics
Texture: Creamy, smooth, and spreadable; can be whipped for lighter, airier textures.
Flavor: Mild, slightly tangy and lactic; neutral enough to pair with many ingredients.
Fat content: Typically higher than fresh cheeses like ricotta, giving a richer mouthfeel.
Uses: Spreads, dips, frostings, cheesecakes, sauces, stuffed vegetables, savory tarts, and baked goods.
Common culinary uses
Breakfast and snacks: Spread on bagels, toast, crackers, or folded into omelets.
Baking and desserts: Primary ingredient in cheesecakes, frostings (e.g., cream cheese frosting for carrot cake), and fillings.
Savory dishes: Mixed into mashed potatoes, used in creamy pasta sauces, or combined with herbs for dips and spreads.
Appetizers: Stuffed into jalapeños, blended with smoked salmon for canapés, or used as a base for flavored cheese balls.
Pairings
Sweet: Fruit preserves, honey, fresh berries, cinnamon, and citrus zest.
Savory: Smoked salmon, chives, dill, capers, roasted garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Breads: Bagels, pita, crackers, flatbreads, and brioche.
