Cream cheese is a sweet, soft, mild-tasting, white cheese that contains at least 33% milkfat (as marketed) with a moisture content of not more than 55%, and a pH range of 4.4 to 4.9. It is sold in brick form or in a small tub. Variety brands add seasonings such as garlic, chives, dill, olives, and even smoked salmon.Cream cheese differs from other soft cheeses (such as Brie and Neufchâtel) in that it is not naturally matured and is meant to be consumed fresh. Boursin and Mascarpone are European cheeses more comparable to cream cheese in taste, texture, and production methods.