Article: Endless ideas for soft, white cheeses.(Features)

Byline: Sheila Benson and Sean Millar

FROM simple cottage cheese to rich and decadent mascarpone, the world of soft cheeses is larger than you may think.

Essentially, soft white cheeses are unripened curd set by the natural acidity of the cow's milk they contain. Because of this, once opened, the acids reactivate, giving most soft cheeses a short life span.

There are four that you are most likely to be familiar with. Firstly, good old cottage cheese is the slimmers' option of the group, containing just four to 10% fat. It has a moist, lumpy texture and a delicate taste, making it ideal for salads, sandwiches and desserts.

Cream cheese is the full fat ...

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