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

Disappearing chicken is a baked dip that’s loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and diced green chiles. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

According to Allrecipes, soft cheeses like cream cheese, ricotta and goat cheese don’t freeze well and tend to separate or become grainy after thawing. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

The menu covers classics like plain glazed, milk chocolate and vanilla with sprinkles, plus popular picks like cinnamon sugar and lemon honey, and rotating specialty flavors including guava and cream cheese. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cream cheese

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• disease

Kids Definition

cream cheese

noun

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