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What Is Cream cheese (nonfat) and How Can I Use It?

Cream cheese (nonfat) is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 43 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size unknown (100g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 96Calories from Fat 12
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 545mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 5.8g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.4
Protein 14.4g
Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 19% Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Food group

Cream cheese (nonfat) is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does cream cheese (nonfat) weigh?

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Dairy and Egg Products

In Chinese:奶油奶酪(脱脂)
British (UK) term:
en français:fromage à la crème (écrémé)
en español:queso crema (sin grasa)

Recipes using cream cheese (nonfat)

There are 43 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Chicken Tortillas

Chicken Tortillas

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Crispy fried chicken wraps rolled in warm flour tortillas with a smear of cream cheese, crunchy peppers, cucumber, onion, and fresh salad greens. A fast handheld lunch built on golden, paprika-spiced chicken strips.

Black Forest Cherry Cheesecake

Black Forest Cherry Cheesecake

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This cheesecake is amazingly chocolatey and delicious. It screams out the cherry flavour. Definitely worth the effort.

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Two-Step Cheesecake

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No-bake cheesecake with nonfat cream cheese, whipped topping, and cherry pie filling in a graham cracker crust. Just two steps, zero oven time, and a creamy result that chills to perfection.

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Chocolate Ripple Cake, Low Calorie

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Lower-calorie chocolate ripple cake baked in a clay pot with a coconut cream cheese swirl. Made with nonfat cream cheese, egg whites, and fat-free sour cream. Serves 12.

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Chocolate Ripple Cake, Low Calorie

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Lower-calorie chocolate ripple cake baked in a clay pot with a coconut cream cheese swirl. Made with nonfat cream cheese, egg whites, and fat-free sour cream. Serves 12.

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Crunch Crust Nectarine Pie

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No-bake nectarine pie with a caramelized granola crunch crust and vanilla cream cheese filling. Light, fresh, and summer-ready with just five ingredients.

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Off-The-Wall Chocolate Cake

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Off-The-Wall Chocolate Cake starts with devil's food mix, then gets a cream cheese swirl loaded with chocolate chips and walnuts dropped right into the batter. Done in 1 hour.

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Milk Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

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Milk chocolate chip cheesecake built on nonfat cream cheese and egg whites, studded with milk chocolate chips throughout. A lighter cheesecake recipe that delivers the chocolate-and-cream flavor without the heavy fat content.

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Nonfat Cheesecake Fruit Pie

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Nonfat cheesecake fruit pie with a crisp corn flake crust, fluffy marshmallow-and-cream-cheese filling, and a swirl of fruit cocktail. Light, no-bake-style cheesecake with serious retro charm.

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Lemony Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit

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Light lemony cheesecake made with nonfat cream cheese and condensed milk on a graham cracker base. A lower-fat cheesecake topped with fresh fruit that still feels indulgent.

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Hershey's Syrup Two-Tone Cake

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Two-tone sheet cake with a vanilla cream cheese batter and Hershey's chocolate syrup topping baked together for a marbled, fudgy finish using egg whites only.

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Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce - Lite

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Lite cheesecake with raspberry sauce uses nonfat cream cheese and 2% cottage cheese for a silky, tangy slice without the guilt. Topped with bright homemade raspberry sauce.

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Holiday Delight Cheesecake (Lo-Fat)

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Lo-fat holiday cheesecake made with nonfat cream cheese, lemon yogurt, and egg substitute on a graham crust, topped with cherry pie filling. Lighter classic for the dessert table.

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Chili Cheese Dip

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Layered cream cheese, cheddar, and spicy chili baked until bubbly and golden. This lighter chili cheese dip uses fat-free cheeses and comes together in under an hour. Scoop it up with tortilla chips.

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Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake

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Cherry cheese coffee cake on a yeasted bread base with cream cheese filling, cherry pie filling, raisins, and a brown sugar streusel top. Uses frozen bread dough for the shortcut.

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Easy Tiny Cheese Cakes

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Tiny cheesecakes built on a single vanilla wafer crust and finished with a candied cherry. Four-ingredient mini cheesecakes that bake in muffin liners for instant holiday party trays.

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Lemon Cream Cheese Pie with Blueberries

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No-bake lemon cream cheese pie with a blueberry puree swirl and fresh berries on top. Tangy, creamy, and set in a graham cracker crust without turning on the oven.

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Chocolate Ripple Cake

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Layered chocolate ripple cake baked in a clay pot with a coconut cream cheese swirl through the center and a milk chocolate cream cheese frosting on top. Lightened with egg whites and nonfat cream cheese.

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Chocolate Ripple Cake

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Layered chocolate ripple cake baked in a clay pot with a coconut cream cheese swirl through the center and a milk chocolate cream cheese frosting on top. Lightened with egg whites and nonfat cream cheese.

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Lemon Chiffon Cherry Cheesecake

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No-bake lemon chiffon cheesecake made light with blended cottage cheese, nonfat cream cheese and lemon gelatin, folded fluffy with whipped cream and crowned with cherry pie filling. A cool, airy dessert with no oven required.

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Bagels Galore (Roasted Bell Peppers & Onions)

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Toasted bagels topped with sweet roasted red bell peppers, caramelized red onions, and a smear of cream cheese. A quick open-faced breakfast or lunch ready in 40 minutes.

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Pillowy Macaroon Brownies

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Fudgy brownies lightened with prune puree instead of butter, topped with a chewy coconut macaroon layer and a chocolate drizzle. A two-in-one treat that's richer and more wholesome than it looks.

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Holiday Delight Cheesecake (Low-Fat)

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Low-fat holiday cheesecake with nonfat cream cheese, lemon yogurt, and a graham cracker crust, topped with cherry pie filling and whipped topping.

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Non Fat Cream Cheese Icing

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It tastes very good and gives a thicker consistency similar to buttercream.

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Cream Cheese & Crab Sushi Rolls

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Homemade sushi rolls stuffed with cream cheese, imitation crab, and crisp cucumber wrapped in seasoned rice and nori. A beginner-friendly roll you can nail on the first try.

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