Cream cheese
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Cream cheese is a soft, mild-tasting, white cheese. Sometimes it is given extra flavor by adding additional seasonings such as puréed garlic, chopped dill, or chopped olives; as well, some cream cheese has small pieces of fruit or other sweet food blended into it. Cream cheese is different from other cheese in that it is not allowed time to mature.
[edit] Serving
Cream cheese is often spread on toasted bagels. Waffles with cream cheese and salsa is eaten in some areas of the United States.
[edit] As an ingredient
Cream cheese is used to make cheesecake, a sweet, rich cake that is served for dessert. Cheesecake is made from cream cheese, sugar, and flavorings. Cheesecakes often have a crust made from crushed graham crackers, sugar, and butter. Chocolate cheesecake is a popular type of cheesecake.
