How to Use cream cheese in a Sentence

cream cheese

noun
  • Melt the cream cheese in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
    Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Dec. 2022
  • The chunks of cream cheese add velvety bits to each bite.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2022
  • High-fat dairy: Heavy cream, soft and hard cheeses, cream cheese, and sour cream.
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Sneak into the bathroom the night before and fill the tube with cream cheese.
    Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Cream the cream cheese in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon.
    Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture down the center third of the dough.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Adding fresh jalapeños, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese to the chili echoes the flavors of the game-day favorite.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Once the cake has cooled, frost the top with the cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with the roasted walnuts.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Add the cream cheese to the warm corn mixture, allowing the cheese to soften.
    Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie layer.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022
  • In a large sauce pan, melt together the butter and cream cheese.
    Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Plus, the bundt cake is topped with cream cheese frosting and Reese’s peanut butter sauce.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Place cooked potatoes in a bowl, add milk and cream cheese, and mash until smooth.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 19 Dec. 2021
  • Wipe out bowl of food processor and add cream cheese, sour cream and crème fraîche.
    Lauren Joseph, WSJ, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The bagel’s overflowing with seasoning and cream cheese oozes out of the bagel hole.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Melt butter and cream cheese: Bring potatoes back to Dutch oven.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Add in the packages of cream cheese and sour cream, and mix until well combined.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Add cream cheese, cheddar, and half the blue cheese, and stir until combined.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Our recipe for the treat is made with cream cheese, coconut, and cinnamon.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The dough for the bite-size pastries is made with cream cheese, which enhances the tang of the crimson fruit filling.
    Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Just ask the people who suffered through the cream cheese shortage.
    Susan Galer, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Maybe try roasting them on a sheet pan, then serving with a triple cream cheese and a fresh baguette?
    Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 10 Dec. 2021
  • The cult favorite Ben’s cream cheese, from Rockland County, just up the road.
    Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2022
  • Stir in cream cheese until blended and warmed through, but do not boil.
    Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Step 2Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine cream cheese, chives, dill, and lemon zest.
    Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Check to make sure your cream cheese isn't being recalled.
    Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
  • Their version melds lumps of buttery blue crab meat with heavy cream, sriracha and cream cheese.
    Pervaiz Shallwani, WSJ, 27 Jan. 2023
  • The products — 1,200 pounds of Greek yogurt, kefir and cream cheese each week — do good and taste great.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 6 July 2022
  • Tangy cream cheese frosting on top perfectly balances the sweetness of the rolls.
    Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 1 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

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