Unripened Cheeses

Cottage cheese is a moist, loose-curd cheese that may or may not have cream added. Baker’s cheese or pot cheese is similar but drier. Baker’s cheese is used in cheesecakes and pastry.

Ricotta cheese is sometimes called Italian cottage cheese, but it is smoother, moister, and sweeter than cottage cheese. Traditional ricotta is made from whey, but most ricotta in the North American market is made from fresh milk.

Cream cheese is a smooth, mild cheese with a high fat content. It is extensively used in making sandwiches, canapés, and hors d’oeuvres and in baking.