What flavors go well with cream cheese?

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1. What flavors go well with cream cheese?
2. Is mascarpone cheese the same as cream cheese?
3. What can I use if I don't have enough cream cheese for cheesecake?

What flavors go well with cream cheese?

11 Clever Ways to Turn Plain Cream Cheese into a Flavored Schmear

• Pumpkin Purée + Spices. ...
• Lemon Zest + Poppy Seeds. ...
• Dried Cranberries + Orange Zest + Walnuts. ...
• Blue Cheese + Rosemary. ...
• Dark Chocolate + Candied Ginger. ...
• Bacon + Scallion. ...
• Harissa + Mint. ...
• Roasted Garlic + Black Pepper.

Is mascarpone cheese the same as cream cheese?

While similar in look and application, American-style cream cheese is both firmer and brighter tasting than its Italian counterpart. Mascarpone has a looser, velvety texture, and rich mouthfeel similar to a double-crème brie. American cream cheese contains about 55% butterfat, while mascarpone contains a whopping 75%.

What can I use if I don't have enough cream cheese for cheesecake?

10 Best Cream Cheese Substitutes

1. Cottage Cheese. Cottage cheese is full-on fresh cheese — it's not processed for aging. ...
2. Mascarpone. If you had to pick one, probably the best substitute for cream cheese is mascarpone. ...
3. Cashew/Almond Cream Cheese. ...
4. Hung Curd. ...
5. Tofu (Soft Bean Curd) ...
6. Ricotta Cheese. ...
7. Gervais. ...
8. Sour Cream.