cream cheese

noun

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

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Those seeking a lighter option might prefer McKinley's Cafe, known for its traditional Benedictine sandwich, a blend of cucumber and cream cheese served on freshly baked bread. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 It’s then topped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with caramel sauce, a product description says. Tanasia Kenney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025 Here, a fluffy dough made with the discard, yeast, flour, and sugar is topped with a cinnamon butter and drizzled with homemade cream cheese icing. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025 Here’s a recipe for the ultimate carrot cake with orange cream cheese frosting. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cream cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 May. 2025.

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cream cheese

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

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