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Looking for an enticing alternative to cream cheese? Try the Belle and the Bees Breakfast Cheese from Fromagerie Belle Chèvre in Elkmont, Ala. Its lusciously creamy, fluffy texture and its tangy, floral and fruity flavor make this cheese spread taste like rich goat's milk ice cream drizzled with honey. And, the cheese's mild approachable taste and smooth consistency mean that it's ideal for spreading on all sorts of breads, including bagels. To find out more about the tanginess and sweetness of this cheese spread, we spoke to Tasia Malakasis, owner of Belle Chèvre.

The addition of tupelo honey from a Savannah beekeeper gives this cheese a delicate taste of rosewater and a distinct pear-like aroma. The combination is similar to the experience of tasting tangy yogurt with syrupy honey or to that of eating sliced pears with fresh goat cheese. "I like to play with the cheese to enhance the sweetness," says Malakasis. Thanks to her mixing of flavors, the spread has just the right balance of sweet and tangy.

More on the Belle and the Bees Breakfast Cheese after the jump.