When New Orleans was a young city and salespeople roamed the streets selling produce, calas (sweet rice fritters), and pralines, there were also vendors plying Creole cream cheese, a tart farmer cheese that made its way from France to the New World. Over time, it became a popular Crescent City pantry staple, and in addition to being sold by street vendors, the cheese was often made in home kitchens. Creole cream cheese is a simple clabbered-milk cheese that has a texture between ricotta and crème fraîche. The cheese’s tangy flavor makes it wonderful in sweet and savory applications. We know you’ll enjoy this timeless New Orleans delicacy.
CREOLE CREAM CHEESE
Makes 3 cups
Similar in texture to ricotta or cottage cheese, this creamy farmer-style cheese is surprisingly easy
