Consultant said same as Poppy. Bit I looked in the book I got last night - so much better than my old one! - and it named most of the cheeses we're talking about by name, so I think that looking in there should sort you out, it didn't say soft or cream cheese (unless I was being blind).
Mascapone and creme frais weren't in there so I don't think they're HEAs. Ricotta is. I'd steer clear of M and CF if I were you or syn them, as theres plenty of alternatives you could use that defo are HE's.
My goodness the class was BRILLIANT last night- can't believe I waited so long to go back to a SW class. I came away V motivated and happy. The consultant was lovely - pity she is leaving next week! Apparently the stand in until they find someone permanent is pretty rubbish, last week she went on about portion control and de-motivated lods of people ?! - but oh well nothing to stop me from going to a different class elsewhere for a few weeks until it settles into hopefully a lovely new consultant. I feel refreshed and back on track and am aiming for as close to 4.5lbs off this week - yes its a big challenge and I'll lbe happy with anything, but it would take me to the next stone which would be FAB!!