How to Soften Cream Cheese
Got a baking or dip recipe that calls for soft cream cheese? There’s no need to heat it. Keep it cold and fresh with these four easy ways to soften cream cheese.
Servings 1
Equipment
- microwave-safe bowl
- 1 ziplock bag
Ingredients
- cream cheese
Instructions
Warm Water Bath
- Place cream cheese in ziplock bag and seal tightly
- Pour warm water into a large mixing bowl
- Place sealed cream cheese in warm water bath. Leave for 10 minutes, or until soft.
- Remove and serve immediately
Microwave
- Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe dish. Heat in microwave on high heat for 15 seconds.
- Check the texture of cheese, and use a toothpick to check internal consistency
- Heat for 10 more seconds if needed, or serve immediately
Cube Method
- Slice firm cream cheese into 1-inch cubes
- Lay cubes on a tray, leaving ½ inch space between each cube
- Leave out at room temperature until softened, about 45 minutes