cream cheese

noun

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

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Theories about its beginnings are that it was developed by an Italian immigrant baker, or that cream cheese was more of a specialty ingredient typically used in Italian dishes at the time it was created. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025 Chunks of bread, cream cheese cubes, and dollops of peanut butter and jam get covered in a rich custard then baked to golden perfection. Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025 In a mixing bowl, combine the smoothed cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and cream cheese. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025 Big Ol’ Cinnamon Rolls ($6.99): Two large cinnamon rolls, drizzled with cream cheese icing. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2025.

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cream cheese

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

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