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 With layers of buttery dough swirled with cinnamon and sugar, and topped with a generous drizzle of cream cheese icing, these rolls were perfect for both breakfast and dessert. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 Turkey and Cream Cheese Roll-ups Turkey and cream cheese roll-ups are quick, convenient, and perfect for being on-the-go. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Oct. 2024 So Delicious Ingredients 8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 1 1/4 cups milk 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 tsp. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024 Tangy cream cheese frosting on top perfectly balances the sweetness of the rolls. Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

cream cheese

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

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