how do you thicken cheese fillings so it doesnt melt when baking
i am stuffing cream cheese inside chicken. i would like to bake it off in the oven. what can i add to the cheese to make it not melt out
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The question doesn't really have a clear-cut answer. Cream cheese melts, and if there was a way to change it so much that it doesn't melt when hot (AFAIK there isn't), it would have an entirely different texture when cold too. So just magically keeping everything as it is, but without melting, is not an option.
What you can do is a filling which is made with cream cheese, but is not only cream cheese, and not just "thickened cream cheese". Or alternatively, use something other than cream cheese (the other answer suggests ricotta). There, the possibilities are endless. You can search for recipes and choose something that is to your taste.
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You just want to use one or two teaspoons of cornstarch or flour for your cheese sauce. Along with this, you'll also want to add about half a cup of water to the mix. You need to whisk the cornstarch or flour together with cold water in a small bowl so that it becomes a slurry.Does cream cheese melt when you bake with it?
If done right and carefully monitored, cream cheese will melt down enough to be ideal for cooking and baking.Why is my cream cheese melting?
Not only the amount of cook time and what tools you use to melt, the proper temperature is crucial to follow. Cream cheese melting occurs at about 130 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius). When it reaches 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius), Cream cheese softens because the solid milk fat starts to liquify.How can I make my cheesecake filling thicker?
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Answer 2
Maybe use a more oven-friendly cheese like brie, something with a rind that won't melt. Drained ricotta is another good option as it doesn't really melt when baked but has a similar consistency to cream cheese.
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