Cream Cheese Spread

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Other Names:spreadable cream cheese

What is Cream Cheese Spread?

Spreadable cream cheese is simply whipped cream cheese. The incorporation of air gives the product a light easy-to-spread texture. It is only lower in fat because the air decreases the amount of product you actually use per measure.

Substitute for Cream Cheese Spread

Regular cream cheese (thicker)
Equal parts of cottage cheese, drained, blended with half-and-half or cream + a little butter
8 oz lower fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup margarine

Equivalents

8 oz. carton fo cream cheese spread = 7/8 cup

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Fresh Cheese

More About Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is an American invention that dates back to 1872. Aside from being the key ingredient in cheese cake, the smooth soft cheese is served with fruit, crackers, or on breads such as bagels.

Cream cheese is made from cow's milk and is considered an unripened cheese and by definition must contain at least 33 % milk fat. The cream cheese product is available in full fat, low-fat or light. A similar product is Neufachatel cheese which is lower in fat (about 23%).

Nutrition Information For Cream Cheese Spread

Serving Size

1 cup

Calories

708

Calories from Fat

621

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 69g

110%

Saturated Fat 43g

70%

Cholesterol 216mg

70%

Sodium 1615mg

70%

Potassium

269g

10%

Total Carbohydrate 8g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 8g

Protein 17g

30%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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