fresh · cow milk · United States · $

Cream Cheese

A rich, creamy texture, with melts decently.

Attribute scores

meltability 5/10

sharpness 2/10

creaminess 10/10

firmness 1/10

pungency 1/10

Best cheese wine pairing

Pair Cream Cheese with a dry sparkling wine or Champagne (or a light Pinot Noir) — the bubbles and acidity cut through its high creaminess (10) instead of getting lost in it.

Great for

Cheesecake →

Substitutes for Cream Cheese

Mascarpone similar overall, but less sharpness Ricotta similar overall, but less creaminess Brillat-Savarin cheese similar overall, but more meltability Stracchino similar overall, but less creaminess Quark similar overall, but less meltability Boursin cheese similar overall, but more sharpness