Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread is the US range of spreadable cream cheese in tubs from Kraft Heinz: Original, Chive & Onion, Strawberry, Spicy Jalapeño and Whipped.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread is the American range of spreadable cream cheese from the Philadelphia brand. In the US and Canada the brand belongs to The Kraft Heinz Company. Unlike the firm cream cheese in bricks, which Americans often use for baking, the spreads are sold in tubs and are ready to spread straight from the fridge.
The range includes Original, the classic taste; Chive & Onion, with chives and onion; Strawberry; and Spicy Jalapeño, with hot jalapeño pepper. There is also Original Whipped, a whipped cream cheese with an airy, lighter texture. The exact ingredients and fat content of each are on the label.
How to use it: the classic use is on bagels, and also on toast, crackers and in sandwiches; Chive & Onion and Spicy Jalapeño suit dips and snacks, Strawberry suits breakfast. For cheesecakes and baking, the brick cream cheese is usually used rather than the spread. Keep it in the fridge.
In Europe a similar product is sold as Philadelphia Original. Cream cheese belongs to the fresh cheeses.
Why it matters to you: the spread is easier for spreading, while for baking it is better to use the brick, because the two differ in texture.
Facts
| Raw material | milk and cream (cream cheese) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Main use | bagels, toast, dips, sandwiches |
What it includes
How it connects to Cheese
Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread → kind of → 🧀 Cream cheese → kind of → 🧀 Cheese
Links
- Part of
- Philadelphia, 🥛 Fresh cheeses, 🧀 Cream cheese
Frequently asked questions
What flavours of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Spread are there?
Original, Chive & Onion, Strawberry, Spicy Jalapeño and Original Whipped.
Can I bake a cheesecake with Philadelphia spread?
Baking usually calls for the firm brick cream cheese; the spread is softer and made for spreading.
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