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Many people enjoy incorporating processed cheese into their culinary creations for its versatility and convenience. Processed cheese distinguishes itself from natural cheese by adding preservatives and emulsifiers to the milk. These special touches give processed cheese a consistent smooth texture, delicious melting, and longer shelf life.
Now, let’s delve into some delightful recipes that highlight the processed cheese uniqueness.
5 Must-Try Recipes with Processed Cheese
Dive into the world of processed cheese with these five must-try recipes. From appetizers to desserts, with ingredients that are easy to find at Puri Pangan Utama.
1. Creamy Crab Rangoon
Ingredients:
- Processed cheese
- Crab meat
- Dumpling skins
Instructions:
- Mix equal portions of the following in a bowl: processed cheese and crab meat. Use a fork or a spatula to mix them until you achieve a consistent, creamy texture.
- Arrange the dumpling skins in a sanitized manner. Place a tiny dollop of the cheese and crab mixture in the middle of each skin. Be careful not to overfill.
- Moisten the edges of the dumpling skins with a bit of water. Fold the skins over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Tightly press the edges to ensure that no filling escapes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry them until golden and crispy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
2. Ultimate Cheese Fries
Ingredients:
- Processed cheese
- French fries
- Chili sauce
- Mixed cheeses (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the fries until they are crispy and golden.
- Warm the processed cheese slowly over low heat in a pot, rotating it all the time, until it melts and is smooth. If desired, mix in other shredded cheeses for added flavor.
- Place the cooked fries on a serving plate. Drizzle the melted processed cheese evenly over the fries.
3. Cream Cheese Wontons
Ingredients:
- Processed cream cheese
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Wonton skins
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the processed cream cheese with a squeeze of lemon juice and your chosen spices.
- Just add a little bit of the cream cheese mix in the middle of each wonton skin.
- Wet the edges of the dumpling skins. Bring the corners together to form a triangle or a small parcel. Press the edges to seal tightly.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the wontons in batches for approximately 2 minutes until crispy.
- Serve them with a dipping sauce like soy or sweet and sour.
4. Cream Cheese Banana Bread
Ingredients:
- 2-3 ripe bananas
- 76 grams melted butter
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 150 grams of granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 204 grams of Bakerstar green flour
Filling:
- 226 grams of cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 50 grams sugar
- 2 tbsp flour
Instructions:
- Mash bananas and mix with butter, baking soda, salt, sugar, egg, and flour.
- Beat filling ingredients together.
- Layer banana mixture and filling in a pan.
- Swirl with a knife and bake for 55-60 minutes.
5. Cream Cheese Cookies
Ingredients:
- 64 grams of Unsalted butter
- 85 grams cream cheese
- 301 grams of powdered sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 170 grams Bakerstar blue flour
Instructions:
- Combine the cheese and butter.
- Add sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, and baking powder.
- Chill for one hour.
- Shape.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
These five recipes showcase the wide variety of processed cheese, turning everyday foods into delicacies. Experience the thrill of cheese in your cooking now and try the recipes above to make your dishes more colorful.
Featured Products from Puri Pangan Utama
Discover our top picks that promise to enhance your cooking with their exceptional quality and flavor:
- Dairygold Blue – Cheddar Cheese 180G: A processed cheddar cheese perfect for grated toppings, baked goods, and martabak.
- Easy Melt 500g: Ideal for recipes requiring a smooth, creamy melt.
- Chessy Red Slice 1 kg: Conveniently sliced for sandwiches, burgers, and quick snacks.
Puri Pangan Utama’s processed cheese product range offers a perfect melt and rich flavors, designed to meet all your culinary needs.
Explore Our Food Catalog
Don’t miss out on the culinary adventure – explore our collection of quality processed cheeses today. Visit Puri Pangan Utama’s online store to explore our extensive food catalog. We offer an exquisite selection of processed cheese and gourmet ingredients for you to create extraordinary, mouthwatering dishes! While you browse today, be sure to take advantage of our first-time customer special promotions.
While processed cheese may not often being the spotlight in gourmet cuisine, it remains a beloved household staple due to its versatility and convenience. Whether it’s adding a creamy touch to crab rangoon or elevating simple ingredients into delightful cream cheese cookies, the potential of processed cheese shines through. Don’t hesitate – visit Puri Pangan Utama, grab your processed cheese, and start creating these flavorful fusions today.