Fromage blanc facts for kids
Fromage blanc served on a plate with jam, with its container
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| Alternative names | maquée, fromage frais |
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| Place of origin | France Belgium |
| Main ingredients | whole or skimmed milk, cream |
Fromage blanc (say it like "fro-MAHJ blonk") is a yummy, creamy dairy product that's a bit like yogurt or a very soft cheese. Its name means "white cheese" in French. It comes from the northern parts of France and southern Belgium.
You might also hear it called maquée. Another similar product is fromage frais ("fresh cheese"). The main difference is that fromage frais must have live cultures when you buy it, while fromage blanc has stopped fermenting.
What is Fromage Blanc?
Fromage blanc is a type of fresh cheese. It's made to be very creamy and soft. It uses either whole milk or skimmed milk, and often cream is added too. It's quite similar to another dairy product called quark.
How is Fromage Blanc Made?
This creamy cheese starts with milk. Sometimes, extra cream is mixed in. If it's made without added cream, it has almost no fat. However, people often add cream to make it taste even better. This can make the fat content go up, sometimes as high as 8% of its total weight.
How to Enjoy Fromage Blanc
You can eat fromage blanc in many ways!
- It's often served as a dessert, much like yogurt. People love to add fruit to it.
- You can spread it on bread, often with jam on top or underneath.
- It can also be used in savoury dishes, adding a creamy texture.
- In many countries, you'll find fromage blanc in supermarkets right next to the yogurts.
- It can even be frozen and used to make something like ice cream!
