Fromage blanc
Fromage blanc and its container, served on a plate with jam | |
Alternative names | maquée, fromage frais |
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Place of origin | France |
Main ingredients | whole or skimmed milk, cream |
Fromage blanc (UK: /ˌfrɒmɑːʒ
Fromage blanc is a creamy soft cheese made with whole or skimmed milk and cream. It is similar to some kinds of quark. It has the consistency of cream cheese, but less fat. Pure fromage blanc is virtually fat free, but cream is frequently added to improve the flavour, which also increases the fat content, frequently to as high as 8% of total weight.
Fromage blanc can be served either as a dessert similar to yogurt, frequently with added fruit, spread on bread,[3][4] usually over or under jam, or used in savoury dishes. In many Western countries, fromage blanc is sold in supermarkets alongside yogurts.
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References
- ↑ fromage blanc in the Oxford British & World English Dictionary
- ↑ Note d'information accompagnant le décret n°2007-628 relatif aux fromages et spécialités fromagères Ministère de l'économie
- ↑ New York Magazine. New York Media. October 1990. p. 75. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
- ↑ Hastings, C.; De Leo, J.; Wright, C.A. (2014). The Cheesemonger's Seasons: Recipes for Enjoying Cheeses with Ripe Fruits and Vegetables. Chronicle Books LLC. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-4521-3554-0. Retrieved June 23, 2017.