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Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is a white, soft and mild cheese traditionally made from unskimmed milk and cream. It is usually spread on food such as bread, bagels and crackers. The origins of cream cheese can be traced back to around the Lincolnshire areas of England in 1583.

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How much does a block of cheese cos?

Depends on the type of cheese, how big the block, and where you buy it. Here in Virginia a store brand 8 oz. block of cheddar is $2.49

How many caloies in Kraft cream cheese?

Their is 10 grams of protein (1 gram of protein is 4 calories), 1.2 carbs (4 calories for each gram), 30 grams of fat (one gram of fat is 9 calories. So all of thie equal to 314.8 per 100 grams

Should you leave the foil on a plastic container after it is opened such as a tub of sour cream or cream cheese or plastic coffee container etc I say no my husband says yes?

Yes I agree with your husband that there is no reason to remove the inner foil lid as it simply provides an additional seal of protection.

Is cream cheese bad for you when you are pregnant and if so what should you do if you are craving it?

Cream cheese it all right - it's the only alternative I had during my soft-cheese cravings. The basic rule is no unpasturized cheeses, because of the listeria bacteria that can make the baby sick. I can't wait until I can have goat and feta cheeses again!

Can hemodialysis patients eat cream cheese?

Absolutely - the dialysis process cleanses the blood from waste products that the kidneys would usually remove. No reason why the patient can't eat cream cheese (unless they're allergic to dairy products!).

How do you make homemade cream cheese?

kill your cat and eat it, it taste good ive tried it before.

How many 8oz bars of cream cheese to make 2 pounds?

I have never seen cream cheese in ounce bars. However 16 ounces of anything makes 1 pound.

How many ounces of cream cheese are in a pound?

There are 16 ounces in a pound of cream cheese. There are 16 ounces in a pound of anything.

Can you use reduced fat cream cheese and single cream instead of double cream and full fat cream cheese in a cheesecake?

Reduced fat and even fat free cream cheese products work just as well as their full fat counter parts when making cheese cake. I recommend following the same instructions for any cheese cake recipe but rather than making a crust,which usually is created with butter, try putting low-fat graham crackers on the bottom of a glass serving dish with the cheese cake filling layered on top and topped off with fruit. The same idea can be turned into a parfait dessert if individual desserts are desired.

Can you put cream cheese in rice if so what's it's purpose?

You can add cream cheese to rice. However, the rice would be come sticky and not fluffy as normal. You could add it to risotto rice. This would make it a little more creamy. If you use a good quality flavoured cheese then this will give the risotto some additonal texture and flavour.

Can cream cheese be frozen?

I attempted to freeze cream cheese once and the result when it defrosted was a crumbly mess. Anything with a high water content generally doesn't freeze and defrost very well. I suppose technically anything can be frozen, the real question is can it be successfully frozen and defrosted.

Is Grana Padano a soft cream cheese?

No. Grana Padano is a hard cheese.It is seasoned so it's spicy.

What are good substitutes for cream cheese?

You may make a substitute using yogurt. Line a sieve with paper towel or a coffee filter. Add a cup or two of plain yogurt. Allow it to drain overnight in the refrigerator until it is the consistency of soft cream cheese. Scrap it off the paper and store covered for up to a week.

Are cream cheese blocks and cream cheese spread the same thing?

No.

Cream cheese is freshly curdled milk with most of the whey strained off - very mild, creamy taste, not very "cheesy".

Cheese spread is a manufactured product a bit like margerine, it might have some cheeese in it somewhere - a bit like spreadable processed cheese (cheese slices - as used for burgers)

Where can you find Cream Cheese baking chips?

10/12 - I'm looking too. Pepperidge Farm just came out with a seasonal pumpkin cookie with cream cheese chips. I'm thinking about asking them where they buy them. If they answer I'll share the info.