cream cheese

noun

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

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Storebought dulce de leche makes this homemade brownie extra easy, while a thin layer of cream cheese adds a bit of tang. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 Shilpa's incredible pie crust has cream cheese in it or there are many pie makers that like to use lard or shortenings. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026 Spinach dip, sweet cream and cream cheese had dates on them that were past due and should have been discarded. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Make your dessert fiery with the Firecracker Churros from Applishus with Lola’s jalapeno and habanero pepper spice sauce, honey molasses and sugar topped with an apple butter and cream cheese dip for $10. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cream cheese

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cream cheese was in 1583

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cream cheese

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

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