Is Sour Cream And Cream Cheese The Same Thing?
No, sour cream and cream cheese are not the same thing. Sour cream is made by fermenting cream with lactic acid bacteria, while cream cheese is made from a mixture of cream and milk solids that are curdled using an acid. Sour cream has a tangy, slightly sour taste and a thinner consistency than cream cheese, which is thick and creamy with a mild, slightly tangy flavor.