Cream cheese

Also called: Farmaajo kareem (Soomaali) · Fromage à la crème (cream cheese) (Français) · جبنة كريمية (العربية)

What to look for

For frosting and cheesecake, buy the full-fat brick, not the soft tub spread, which is too loose. It should be smooth and white with a clean, mild tang; any mould or pink tinge means throw it out. Beat it alone until smooth before adding the sugar.