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Cream cheese is a form of fresh, un-aged cheese derived from the milk of a cow. Cream cheese was invented in the United States in the late 1800’s and is extremely popular today, adding texture, delicious taste and richness to many types of recipes. There are many ways to use this delicious cheese; below are some of the most popular.
Bread Topper
Without a doubt, cream cheese is known for being one of the most popular spreads for a bagel, toast, roll, crackers ,etc. Cream cheese is the perfect texture and is often nice and thick, making any bread most delicious.
Cheesecake
If you crave cheesecake, it is probably because it's main ingredient; cream cheese. Cream cheese is known for being very thick and rich and adds a wonderful taste to this favorite cake.
Cream Cheese Dips
If you are trying to create a crowd pleasing holiday appetizer or party dip, don’t leave out the cream cheese. Cream cheese is extremely appealing and goes very well with crackers, snack chips, and mostly anything else you can think of. It can be added with other ingredients to make a tasty fruit dip. Cream cheese also makes a perfect topping for veggie pizzas.
Cheeseballs
A staple for many gatherings when are parents were young, the cheeseball is really time less. It is a great choice for any occasion. And it is so simple to put together. Simply take softened cream cheese and mix in a cheese of your choice such as cheddar or American, form into a log, then roll in finely crushed snack chips. Chill for a few hours and serve with chips or crackers.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream Cheese is a great idea for frosting, instead of opting for sweet, opt for the luxurious taste and feel of cream cheese.
Pastries
Cream cheese is a major filling in several different pastries including croissants and is added to a variety of pastry crusts.
Hot Cheese Melts
Cream cheese is also a wonderful addition to crab melts and other hot cheese dips. You can mix it with many tasty ingredients such as peppers, tomatoes, fish, etc.
If you love the taste of cream cheese, but strive to lower your fat content, you should know that there are numerous low fat cream cheeses available and even a few non- fat cream cheese at your grocery store. Additionally, if you enjoy the taste of cream cheese, you might want to try the French version of cream cheese- Neufchatel. This cheese is very similar to cream cheese, but it has ripened and is usually not as thick due to no emulsifiers added.
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