differences

[parkham]

hello everyone,
i hope someone can help me with this;
What is the difference between, fromais frai, cottage chesse and philly cheese. Can you use them in exactly the same way for cheesecake.s
Many thanks and a Happy Christmas to all.

[Buenchico]

Most cheeses (e.g. Cheddar) are made by pressing the cheese which allows the curds to set, while draining off the whey. Cottage cheese isn't pressed, so the whey remains and the curds stay soft.

In the same way that there are many types of Cheddar, there are different types of cream cheese. 'Philadelphia' is just a brand name.

Fromage frais is basically a Belgian/French variation of cottage cheese. However, cream is often added before sale, so that it is given the consistency of yoghurt. This makes it more suitable to serve as an accompaniment to a dessert ~ (try it with canned raspberries in syrup - DEVINE!) ~ but less suitable for use in a cheesecake.

This might be of interest:
http://www.philadelphia.co.uk/philadelphia1/pa ge?siteid=philadelphia1-prd&locale=uken1&Mid=& PagecRef=662

Chris

[Buenchico]

PS: This beer I'm drinking must be too strong. I not only forgot how to spell 'divine' but I failed to return your seasonal greetings ;-)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Chris

[parkham]

The fact that you answered is super. Thank you so much.

Chris, do you think if I added a jelly to the fromais frai it would be OK for a cheescake.

I hope you have a super holiday.

Parkham