Cream cheese
Cream cheese: a cheese that adds flavour, creaminess, saltiness and texture, whether served cold or melted.
What it offers and why to use it
Cream cheese: a cheese that adds flavour, creaminess, saltiness and texture, whether served cold or melted. Cut or grate cold. Melt at a moderate temperature to prevent the fat from separating, and add salt at the end.
A milky flavour that evolves from mild and fresh to intense, salty or spicy with maturation.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying cream cheese, check the texture, its own aroma and a clean cut. Avoid any unfamiliar smells, a dry surface or unusual mould.
Store
Refrigerate in a wrapping that protects it without accumulating moisture. Follow the instructions on the label and allow to come to room temperature briefly before serving.
Prepare
Cut or grate cold. Melt at a moderate temperature to prevent the fat from separating, and add salt at the end.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs well with bread, tomatoes, fruits, nuts, honey, herbs, pasta, eggs and vegetables.
How to substitute it
If you don't have cream cheese, substitute with another cheese with similar moisture, curing and melting properties.
Recipes with cream cheese
Dulce de leche chocotorta with chocolate ganache
Vegetarian Includes 4 h chilling
Spiced apple and pear galette
Vegetarian Includes 1 h 30 min chilling
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