Cream cheese frosting is generally considered healthier than buttercream due to its lower fat and calorie content. It also provides more proteins, vitamins, and minerals. However, both types of frosting are high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation. What Are the Nutritional Differences Between Cream Cheese and Buttercream? To help us make our … Read more
What Causes Lumpy Cream Cheese? If you’re anything like me, the thought of lumpy cream cheese can be somewhat disgusting! It should be soft, smooth, and spreadable and is made from milk and cream. But does it matter if the cream cheese has lumps in it? Let’s have a look at what causes it. How … Read more
How Does Cream Cheese Turn Pink? We don’t expect cream cheese to be pink, it should be creamy white. And we wouldn’t automatically assume it is moldy, as that would typically be indicated by blue or green discoloration. So, how does cream cheese turn pink, and should we be worried about it? Realistically, it is … Read more
What Are the Causes of Thin Frosting? Before I go on to discuss how to resolve this problem, let’s take a look at what causes thin cream cheese frosting in the first place. Typically, it’s the amount of powdered sugar that you add when mixing the frosting. The sugar thickens and sweetens the frosting. But, … Read more
How Does Cream Cheese Add to the Taste and Texture of Sushi? Maybe you have never actually wondered why there is cream cheese in your sushi roll. You just take it for granted that there is a creamy, tangy flavor that you can’t quite identify. But when you think about it, it’s pretty weird to … Read more
Would Cream Cheese Spread Work for Frosting? There have probably been times when you have thought of using cream cheese spread for frosting and wondered if it would work. Maybe you realized at the last minute that you had no block of cream cheese, only the spreadable version. Surely, they are pretty similar in taste … Read more