Cream Cheese

[ignom]

I hate Philadelphia Cream Cheese because i eat the whole container in two days, along with a crapload of Ritz.

The stuff has no taste, but I eat so much of it.

[Gamplayerx]

I like the flavored ones, like the whipped garlic and the smoked salmon.

What the hell is up with that water that sometimes develops?

[Jessie]

The only thing cream cheese is good for is cheese cake.

My stomach hurts thinking that you're eating cheese and crackers after your lamb for nine.

[Gamplayerx]

The only thing cream cheese is good for is cheese cake.

My stomach hurts thinking that you're eating cheese and crackers after your lamb for nine.

That's really interesting and all, but doesn't answer my question.  Where does the "water" come from?

[ignom]

I like the flavored ones, like the whipped garlic and the smoked salmon.

What the hell is up with that water that sometimes develops?

Armpit sweat from the production line employees.

[Gamplayerx]

That's a pretty good theory, but where does the "water" hide because it doesn't show up right away and doesn't show up always

[nishi]

this is a recipe for making your own:

<< 2 quarts milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1/4 cup buttermilk

Heat milk in heavy large saucepan over low heat until lukewarm (about 90°F. to 100°F.). Pour milk into large bowl. Stir in buttermilk. Cover with kitchen towel. Let stand at room temperature until mixture has formed a soft curd that resembles yogurt, about 24 hours.

Line large colander with clean muslin cloth. Set colander into sink. Pour in milk mixture and let drain 10 minutes. Fold cloth over curd to cover. Set colander on rack in deep bowl. Enclose bowl and colander in large plastic bag. Refrigerate until thick cheese forms, draining off liquid after 8 hours, and at about 24 hours. Transfer cheese to small container. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 4 days.>>

my guess is that the liquid continues to drain off slowly as the cheese sits. like you can drain liquids out of yogurt to make a yogurt cheese.

[Gamplayerx]

Good to know, Nishi.  Thank you for the recipe.  But when do I add the garlic and/or smoked fish?

[nishi]

i'd add that stuff after the 24 hour drain......

me, i prefer jalapeno cream cheese, but my kroger stopped carrying it. the bastards!!

*shakes fish while liquid drains*

[Gamplayerx]

I could totally get behind jalapeno cream cheese.

[Bishamonten]

I could totally get behind jalapeno cream cheese.

That was a toquito flavor.

[charmed]

for no good reason, I once took a picture of cream cheese.

BEHOLD!

[Beefy]

You know, I hear Ritz are a decent last minute replacement for anchovy innards.

[DownSouth]

I tried Ritz with fat free cream cheese the other day and it was pretty good.  I use a shit load of regular or srawberry cream cheese on bagels.

[nishi]

I could totally get behind jalapeno cream cheese.

That was a toquito flavor.

nope. it was just cream cheese with jalapenos. no other kind of seasoning. it was awesome.

[Youphoric]

Old thread.

cream cheese=NASTY.
Sour Cream = NASTY.

[Dry then Catch]

i pretty much love all dairy but it makes me fart and gain weight VERY quickly.  i miss you so much cheese.  i have to eat this soy crap.

i enjoy bacon scallion cream cheese from Bruggers.

do you guys like whipped cream cheese?