cream cheese

noun

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

Examples of cream cheese in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Simple homemade chocolate brownies are swirled with tangy, rich cheesecake filling—cream cheese brownies are a party favorite for potlucks, picnics, and more. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 July 2024 Nissin has launched everything bagel with cream cheese noodles and breakfast ramen with a sweet-savory broth with notes of maple syrup, pancakes, sausage, and eggs. Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024 This year’s summer treats include: Apple cider BBQ pork sandwich Creamy bacon mac & cheese pizza The Summer Showers Cupcake, a vanilla blue cupcake iced with cream cheese, sprinkles and a sugar flower. Devarrick Turner, USA TODAY, 29 June 2024 To further elevate the taste, dollops of homemade cream cheese icing are generously added on top, followed by a drizzle of gooey caramel sauce. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cream cheese 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

cream cheese

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

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