Creole Cream Cheese Ice Cream at Nola Cuisine

This post shares one of my all time favorite treats, Creole Cream Cheese Ice Cream, made from scratch using that tangy, soft Creole cream cheese I talked about earlier. The texture is velvet, the flavor tastes like frozen cheesecake, and it just hits that sweet spot between rich and refreshing. You whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, then fold in the cream cheese and a bit of sour cream, chilling everything well before freezing; the result is creamy, dreamy, and perfect on its own or topped with a quick strawberry sauce. It’s simple ingredients, bold flavor, and an ode to Creole tradition. Be sure and check out my Creole & Cajun Recipe Page as well as my Bibliography of Creole & Cajun Cookbooks!

Creole Cream Cheese recipe at Nola Cuisine

Creole Cream Cheese used to be everywhere in New Orleans, but over time it all but vanished, especially outside Louisiana. In the post I walk you through making it at home using skim milk, buttermilk, and rennet, letting curds form and drain, so what you end up with is this soft, slightly tangy farmer style cheese. It’s amazing with just sugar, cream or fresh fruit for breakfast, or even on toast with a little butter. Simple ingredients, old Creole tradition, and something hearty that feels like home. I also share a Creole Cream Cheese Ice Cream Recipe which is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this classic. Be sure and check out my Creole & Cajun Recipe Page as well as my Bibliography of Creole & Cajun Cookbooks!

Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies Recipe

This post brings the crunch and comfort with a straight up Southern Fried Catfish recipe, complete with hushpuppies and Creole tartar sauce. The fish gets seasoned, dredged, and fried until golden and crispy on the outside, while staying flaky and tender inside. It’s the kind of dish you don’t overthink, just good cornmeal crust, hot oil, maybe a squeeze of lemon, and sauce that says “New Orleans.” Paired with those hushpuppies, it tastes like home, exactly what I crave when I want something hearty and real. Be sure and check out my Creole & Cajun Recipe Page as well as my Bibliography of Creole & Cajun Cookbooks!