Neufchatel Cheese

[licia]

I don't know that there is a "best". I simply use it instead of full fat cream cheese. I use it on bagels, in salads, desserts, dips, whatever would call for cream cheese, even cheesecake.

[Claire]

It has a slightly more tart flavor the Philly, which I like.

[cook4us]

I agree with the tart flavor part there.

Flavor still the same to me just a tad on Living Healthy initiative. If you can pair it with the other items you are eating with healthy as well. Then it just might make a good combination.

[mitmondol]

I only use Neufchatel for everything that calls for cream cheese. Not because it has less fat (I love fat), but it is softer to begin with, much easier to mix smoothly.

[cook4us]

Originally Posted by mitmondol

I only use Neufchatel for everything that calls for cream cheese. Not because it has less fat (I love fat), but it is softer to begin with, much easier to mix smoothly.

What are you mainly using Neufchatel for mixing desserts, fillers or dipping things as a regular snack product?

[mitmondol]

Anything and everything that calls for cream cheese. Even cheesecake.

[Andy M.]

If you're looking for a lower fat alternative to cream cheese (1/3 fewer calories according to the package), it will do anything cream cheese will do.

If the fat content is not an issue, try both and choose the one you like best.

[jpmcgrew]

Originally Posted by Claire

It has a slightly more tart flavor the Philly, which I like.

Wow!I always thought the opposite.I will hafto try it again.All I know is the low fat cream cheese is not that great and I wont even do fat free no flavor.I also hate low fat and no fat mayonaise just no flavor there.

[babetoo]

Originally Posted by cook4us

Has anyone tried Neufchatel Cream Cheese?

use it all the time in recipes calling for cream cheese. less calories and a little cheaper.

i can't tell the difference, even in cheese cakes

babetoo