Definition

Noun A soft, mild, unripened, white cheese made from a mixture of milk and cream. It has a smooth, spreadable texture and is not aged.

Usage

"Cream cheese" is used as a mass noun (uncountable) to refer to the food substance itself. It is commonly used as a spread on breads and bagels, and as a key ingredient in desserts like cheesecake and frostings. - I spread cream cheese on my bagel every morning. - This recipe calls for two packages of cream cheese.

Advanced Usage

• "Cream cheese" as a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other foods made with or resembling it.
  • She ordered a cream cheese danish.
  • The dip had a cream cheese consistency.

Variants and Related Words

• Whipped cream cheese: A variant that has been aerated to make it lighter and easier to spread.
• Low-fat/Reduced-fat cream cheese: Varieties made with less milk fat.
• Cream cheese frosting: A sweet frosting made primarily from cream cheese, butter, and sugar.

Synonyms

• Soft cheese (This is a broader category that includes cream cheese and similar products like Neufchâtel).
• Spreadable cheese.

Related Phrases

• Cream cheese and jelly: A common sandwich combination, especially in the United States.
  • My favorite childhood lunch was cream cheese and jelly on white bread.

Noun

1. soft unripened cheese made of sweet milk and cream