Great Value Cream Cheese – Smooth, Creamy & Perfect for Any Recipe
Our original cream cheese is a kitchen staple that delivers rich, creamy flavor and smooth texture every time. Made with quality milk and cream, this versatile ingredient spreads easily on bagels, blends perfectly into dips, and creates silky cheesecakes and frostings.
Whether you’re whipping up a classic New York-style cheesecake, creating savory stuffed chicken, or simply enjoying it on a warm bagel, our cream cheese provides consistent results at a value you can count on. Each 8-ounce block is perfectly portioned for recipes and everyday use.
What makes our cream cheese special
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Great Value Cream Cheese is made with simple, quality ingredients: pasteurized milk and cream, salt, carob bean gum, and cheese culture. Our original cream cheese contains 100 calories per 2-tablespoon (1-ounce) serving, with 9 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein.
Each serving provides 6% of your daily calcium needs, supporting bone health as part of a balanced diet. We use no artificial growth hormones in milk production, and our cream cheese is free from artificial flavors. The ingredient list remains simple and recognizable, reflecting our commitment to quality dairy products.
Storage & Freshness Guidelines
Store Great Value Cream Cheese in your refrigerator at 40°F or below to maintain optimal freshness and food safety. Our original block cream cheese stays fresh for up to one month past the printed date when kept properly refrigerated in its original foil wrapper.
Once opened, rewrap the cream cheese tightly in the foil or transfer to an airtight container. Consume opened cream cheese within two weeks for best quality. Our whipped variety in the tub format includes a resealable lid that helps preserve freshness between uses.
Recipe Applications & Cooking Uses
Great Value Cream Cheese serves as a versatile ingredient for countless recipes across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. For breakfast, spread it generously on bagels, toast, or English muffins, or blend it into scrambled eggs for extra richness. Create quick breakfast pastries by wrapping cream cheese and fruit preserves in crescent roll dough.
In savory cooking, cream cheese adds body and tang to pasta sauces, enriches mashed potatoes, and creates luxurious dips when combined with herbs and spices. Use it to stuff chicken breasts, blend into soups for added creaminess, or mix with crab meat for elegant appetizers. Our cream cheese melts smoothly into hot dishes without separating, making it ideal for casseroles and gratins.
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Common Questions About Great Value Cream Cheese
Block cream cheese has a dense, firm texture ideal for baking and cooking, while whipped cream cheese incorporates air for a lighter, fluffier texture that spreads more easily. Whipped cream cheese contains the same ingredients but has approximately 30% more volume due to aeration.
For baking recipes like cheesecake, we recommend using block cream cheese for the proper density and texture. For spreading on bagels and crackers, whipped cream cheese offers superior convenience. Both varieties deliver the same great flavor and quality you expect from Great Value.
Yes, our ⅓ less fat cream cheese works well in most recipes calling for regular cream cheese. You may notice a slightly softer texture in some baked goods, but the flavor remains delicious. For best results in cheesecakes, use regular cream cheese or a combination of reduced-fat and regular.
The reduced-fat variety excels in dips, spreads, frostings, and cooked dishes where the texture difference is minimal. It provides the same tangy flavor with fewer calories, making it a smart choice for everyday use.
Once opened, Great Value cream cheese stays fresh for up to two weeks when stored properly in the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Rewrap block cream cheese tightly in its foil wrapper or transfer to an airtight container. Our whipped variety includes a resealable lid that helps maintain freshness.
Always check for signs of spoilage before use, including off odors, mold, or discoloration. Unopened cream cheese typically remains fresh until the date printed on the package when refrigerated continuously.
Absolutely! Great Value cream cheese produces excellent cheesecakes with smooth, creamy texture and rich flavor. Use our original block cream cheese for best results, ensuring it’s fully softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
Many bakers prefer our cream cheese for cheesecakes because it delivers the same quality as premium brands at a better value. The consistent texture and tangy flavor create classic New York-style cheesecakes that rival any bakery version.
No, Great Value cream cheese contains no artificial flavors or colors. Our ingredient list includes pasteurized milk and cream, salt, carob bean gum (a natural stabilizer), and cheese culture. We use simple, recognizable ingredients to create authentic cream cheese flavor and texture.
Our production process uses no artificial growth hormones, and we maintain strict quality standards throughout manufacturing. The natural ingredients deliver the creamy taste and versatility you need for all your cooking and baking applications.
Yes, you can freeze cream cheese for up to two months, though the texture may become slightly crumbly when thawed. For best results, freeze cream cheese in its original packaging with an extra layer of plastic wrap or foil for protection.
Thaw frozen cream cheese in the refrigerator overnight rather than at room temperature. Previously frozen cream cheese works best in cooked dishes, baked goods, and blended recipes where any texture changes won’t be noticeable. For spreading applications, we recommend using fresh cream cheese.
Great Value cream cheese delivers the same quality ingredients, taste, and versatility as national brands at a lower price point. We achieve this value through efficient production and our commitment to offering affordable products without compromising on quality.
Customers consistently report that our cream cheese performs identically to premium brands in recipes, spreads smoothly, and tastes delicious. The cost savings add up significantly for households that use cream cheese regularly, making it possible to enjoy this versatile ingredient more often.