Cook with cream cheese: it's a breeze!
Smooth and silky, cream cheese can
be prepared in so many ways.
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Perfect Partners for Cream Cheese
The classic combo for cream cheese is on a bagel with smoked
salmon, but cream cheese is so versatile it can have many partners.
It excels as a spreadable cheese, dessert or snack; it hits the
right spot at breakfast or break time. Perfect accompaniment for a
wide variety of raw veggies, crackers and breads, it lends itself
equally well to a variety of seasonings, sweet or savoury. There’s
no limit to the combinations except for your imagination!
Cheese family: fresh paste
Varieties: plain, flavoured with fine herbs,
garlic or even fruit.
Storage: Rather short shelf life, about 1
week. Best to respect the ‘best before’ date shown on the
package.
Nutritional value:
- Fat (about 30% M.F.)
- High water content (up to 80%)
- Source of vitamin D and calcium, good for bone health!
Buy well, taste well
To bring out its best, it must be:
- Soft, moist and have a fresh milky aroma.
- Removed from the fridge just before serving!
Adventurous combinations: recipes
to discover
Breakfast:
As a spread, it’s great, but on French toast, it’s sublime!
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French Toast Filled with Canadian Cream Cheese |
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Dip and spread
For a dip and spread that are out of the ordinary, why not use cream cheese as a creamy base? Add other cheeses, spices or even smoked salmon. Be bold and enjoy the results!
 Smoked Salmon Spread |
Bleubry Cheese Spread |
 Game-time Dip |
Appetizers and side dishes
To create an original appetizer or side dish, liven up vegetables
(endives, tomatoes, potatoes, or even zucchini), bread and pâtés
with a tasty mixture of cream cheese. Let inspiration be your
guide!
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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Easy Bruschetta Bread |
 Smoked Salmon and Endive Delight |
 Whipped Potatoes with Cream Cheese |
 Crab Spirals with Lemon & Dill |
 Vegetable-Crab Roll |
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More and more recipes...
Cream cheese has many partners. From a spread to a dip to a
dessert, it adapts beautifully to so many different recipes.
With
pasta, eggs, meat and fish
Cream cheese: the ideal ingredient to prepare tasty dishes
of meat, eggs and fish, to make velvety smooth sauces for pasta and
chicken. Discover the many facets of cream cheese!
 Tuna, Apple and Artichoke Pizza |
 Cream Cheese and Walnut Cannelloni |
 Creamy Mango Prosciutto Rolls |
 Creamy Linguini with Smoked Salmon |
 Pizza Omelette |
 Pepper Steak with Wine Green Onion Sauce |
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Sandwiches and other delights
More than a perennial partner on bagels with smoked salmon,
cream cheese goes great with grilled veggies, chicken and other
garnishes. Give it a try!
 Decadent Grilled Cheese Sandwich |
 Greek-style Sandwich |
 Bagels from the Sea |
Desserts
It’s fabulous in cheese cake, but even more delightful in sweet
sauces. And how about in pies, cakes, flans, frostings, trifles,
and even, truffles!
 Orange-Caramel Flan |
Cherry Cheesecake |
 Cheddar Truffles |
 Orange Velvet Pie |
 Piña Colada Ice Cream |
 Savoury Cheesecake |
Irish Cream Cheesecake |
 Cherry Tarts |
Source :
Dairy Farmers of Canada. Dairy Goodness. (Consulted February 25,
2010)
http://www.dairygoodness.ca/cheese/cheese-encyclopedia/families/cream-cheese
- List of cheeses recommended by your METRO cheese expert
- The history of cheese
- The classification of cheeses
- Cheese curds and cheese families
- Different milks and cheeses
- How cheese is made
- Cheese on the menu
- Cheese tastings
- Storing and purchasing basics
- Nutritional value of cheese
- Time for Canadian cheese!