Cream cheese

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Cream Cheese

Cream cheese (/kri:m tʃi:z/) is a soft, mild-tasting fresh cheese made from milk and cream.

Etymology

The term "cream cheese" is believed to have originated in England during the mid-18th century. The word "cream" is derived from the Old English "creme", which is of Germanic origin, while "cheese" comes from the Old English "cēse", which is of West Germanic origin.

Production

Cream cheese is made from a mixture of cream and milk. These ingredients are heated until the desired consistency is reached, then lactic acid is added to help coagulate the mixture. The cheese is then strained and cooled.

Varieties

There are several varieties of cream cheese, including whipped cream cheese, which is light and fluffy due to air being incorporated during processing, and Neufchâtel, a lower-fat version that originated in France.

Uses

Cream cheese is often used as a spread on bread, bagels, and crackers. It is also used in cooking to add creaminess to sauces and soups, and is a key ingredient in many desserts, including cheesecake.

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