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Asked on 21 Jul 2024 by Betty

What can I use as a substitute for curd cheese as it is very difficult to buy where I live. Thank you

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Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

You can use full fat cream cheese such as Philadelphia.

Best wishes

Lindsey

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Betty replied

Thank you for coming back so promptly. Have also looked online where one expert said Ricotta for desert and cream cheese for savoury. Do you recommend Philadelphia for both? Thank you

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Lindsey, Food Editor replied

It depends on the recipe.

Curd cheese and cream cheese are similar.

Ricotta, made with milk is not creamy and therefore less rich.

Any recipe that has been tested using curd cheese will work with full fat cream cheese.

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Betty replied

Thank you kindly

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