2007-11-10 14:24:25 · 3 answers · asked by it'sonlyme 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
what i'm trying to make is creamy tuna and corn pasta(specifically macaroni); and the recipe suggests for a softened cream cheese. i can't find any cream cheese here in my place in the philippines. that's why i'm looking for a subsitute..thanks!
2007-11-10 14:49:17 · update #1
mascarpone cheese, it is essentially italian cream cheese. Has the same texture as well. Ricotta is good also, but its texture is granular.
2007-11-10 14:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by baker271974 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If what you're trying to make is an Alfredo sauce, a lot of them don't call for cream cheese - just lots of parmasean. The Edam cheese could make for an interesting sauce - I've never tried it in a pasta sauce, but I love eating the cheese. I'm sure the Edam would melt properly. But without more info about the rest of your recipe, I can't really suggest a good substitute. Mozzarella and provolone also melt well. If you already have the Edam on hand and it's basically an Alfredo sauce, I'd try it. You may have just come up with your own variation on a very good pasta sauce!
2007-11-10 14:40:19 · answer #2 · answered by Dottie R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try using ricotta cheese instead. Italians use ricotta to make cheesecake instead of cream cheese, so it holds up well.
2007-11-10 14:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by jacobsgranny 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋