Fromage blanc (UK: /ˌfrɒmɑːʒ ˈblɒ̃/;[1] French pronunciation: [fʁɔmaʒ blɑ̃]; also known as maquée) is a fresh cheese similar to cream cheese originating from the north of France and southern Belgium.

[2] Fromage blanc is a creamy soft cheese made with whole or skimmed milk and cream.

Pure fromage blanc is virtually fat free, but cream is frequently added to improve the flavour, which also increases the fat content, frequently to as high as 8% of total weight.

[citation needed] Fromage blanc can be served either as a dessert similar to yogurt, frequently with added fruit, spread on bread,[3][4] usually over or under jam, or used in savoury dishes.

In many Western countries, fromage blanc is sold in supermarkets alongside yogurts.