How to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly (4 Easy Methods)
4 easy methods for softening cream cheese quickly! Keep these in your back pocket for when you're in a time crunch and need room temperature cream cheese.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese brick-style
Instructions
Method #1: Countertop
- Remove the packaging from the chilled cream cheese. Place the cream cheese on a plate.
- Cut the cream cheese into chunks (for faster results) or keep it whole. Let it sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until softened to the desired texture.
Method #2: Warm Water
- Fill a large bowl with warm water.
- With the sealed packaging still intact, submerge the packaged cream cheese in the bowl of water.
- Let the cream cheese sit in the warm water for 5-10 minutes, or until softened to the desired texture.
Method #3: Your Hands
- Keep the chilled cream cheese in its packaging.
- Use your hands to gently massage the block of cream cheese for 10-15 minutes, or until softened. To speed up the process, run your hands under warm water, then massage the cream cheese.
Method #4: Microwave
- Remove the packaging from the chilled cream cheese. Place the cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate.
- Microwave the cream cheese on high in increments of 10-15 seconds. It should take about 60-90 seconds (keep an eye on the cream cheese so it doesn't get too hot or melt).
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g