neufchatel substitutes

8 substitutes · avg score 7.6 · Neufchatel — a soft, mild cow's milk cheese. In the US, "Neufchatel" refers to a lower-fat cream cheese used as a spread, in frostings, dips, and cheesecakes.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Cream Cheese

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer version, works identically

02

Cheese Spread

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Lower fat, similar texture

03

Ricotta

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Lighter, blend until smooth

04

Mascarpone

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer and sweeter, reduce butter in recipe by 1 tbsp

05

Cottage Cheese

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Blend smooth, add 1 tbsp cream for richness

06

Brie

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Lighter cream cheese, spreads well

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