Depends what you mean by cheese spread. If you are talking about cheese whiz or any form of processed cheeses, then NO. Cheese cake is made with cream cheese because it needs to be able to form into a solid "cake" like texture. Cheese spread cannot harden unless it dries out.
yes you can use soft cream cheese for baking.
you use cream cheese not regular cheese
no fools actually this is not strictly true as you could make a cheesecake for which you would need to use cream cheese
use fake cheese
Best diabetic cheesecake recipes include Raspberry-Mint Swirl Cheesecake, No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake, Cranberry Phyllo Cheesecake, Ricotta Cheesecake with Apple Topper.
You could use cream cheese but it wont work nearly as well.
For a cheese sauce, cheesecake or cheese tart, smooth cottage cheese or cream cheese are probably best.=Hope this helps, Anon Xx=
Plain yogurt is made the exact same way, only they use low fat milk instead of full fat cream. It makes a great healthy version. Always remember, a good cheese cake always has lemon juice in it.
Yes, you can use yogurt as a substitute for cream cheese in cheesecake, but it will alter the texture and flavor. Greek yogurt is the best option, as its thickness is closer to cream cheese. Keep in mind that using yogurt may result in a lighter and tangier cheesecake, so adjust the sugar accordingly to balance the flavors.
Yes, you can use milk in cheesecake, but it's typically not the primary ingredient. Most cheesecake recipes rely on cream cheese, sugar, and eggs as the main components, with milk sometimes added to achieve a smoother texture or to adjust the consistency of the batter. Using milk can help make the cheesecake lighter, but be careful not to add too much, as it can affect the firmness.
The function of cream cheese is to add structure to the product. Usually flour will provide the majority of the structure of a cake (since it contains gluten, a protein), but in a cheesecake, there is less flour due to the addition of cheese. Additionally the cheese adds a unique texture and flavor.
For a plain cheesecake the filling will use cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. The crust will use graham cracker crumbs and butter. There are many, many variations on this basic list.