Fromage frais

Fromage frais (also known as fromage blanc, maquée and similar to some kinds of quark) is a dairy product, originating from north of France and south of Belgium. The name means "fresh cheese" in French (fromage blanc translates as "white cheese").

Fromage frais is a creamy soft cheese made with whole or skimmed milk and cream. It has the consistency of cream cheese, but with fewer calories and less cholesterol. Where available, low-fat cream cheese is an acceptable substitute for fromage frais.

Pure fromage frais is virtually fat free, but cream is frequently added to improve the flavor, which also increases the fat content, frequently to as high as 8 percent of total weight.

Fromage frais can be served either as a dessert similar to yogurt, frequently with added fruit, or used in savory dishes. It is often served with honey in restaurants, as fromage blanc au miel.

External links

• What is Fromage Frais (With or Without Fat?)