How to Soften Cream Cheese
Learn How to Soften Cream Cheese with a few easy steps. Try 3 easy methods for softened cream cheese to make the best desserts.
Yield: 1
Materials
- 1 Block Cream Cheese 8 ounces
Instructions
Traditional Method:
- Let the cream cheese sit on your countertop at room temperature until it’s soft to the touch.
- This can take 1-3 hours. You can dice the cream cheese into smaller pieces to soften it quicker at room temperature.
Water Bath Method:
- Leave the cream cheese in the foil wrap.
- Place the cream cheese black in a large bowl and cover it with warm water.
- This should take 15-20 minutes for the cream cheese to soften. Flip the cream cheese over every 5 minutes to help it soften faster.
Microwave Method:
- Unwrap the cream cheese from the foil packaging.
- Dice the cream cheese into small pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave on high in 10 second increments until the cream cheese is softened (not melted).
- Check the cream cheese regularly with this method as it’s easy to accidentally melt your cream cheese in the microwave.
