cream cheese

noun

: a mild soft unripened cheese made from whole sweet milk enriched with cream

Examples of cream cheese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This Southern classic dessert contains rich red cake and delicious cream cheese frosting. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024 Lift cream cheese mixture from pan using the parchment paper. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024 These can be slathered in nearly a dozen cream cheeses, such as caper and dill, lox, Calabrian chili, black garlic and double-date ($1.50 -$3.50). John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024 Add in the packages of cream cheese and sour cream, and mix until well combined. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 There is a matcha cheesecake made with creole cream cheese, matcha, and cocoa powder; and sweet egg custard, with maple syrup, amaranth, and puffed barley. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024 Use it to jazz up cream cheese and spread on crackers, or mix a spoonful into mayo to serve alongside fish sticks. Lara Lee, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2024 The Rucker: Signature beef blend burger, cream cheese, berry drizzle, crisp onions, arugula, tomato, $21. The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024 Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and 6 tablespoons of the sugar with a heavy-duty stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cream cheese was in 1583

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“Cream cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cream%20cheese. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

cream cheese

noun
: a soft white cheese made from whole milk enriched with cream

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