How To Soften Cream Cheese Quickly
Have a recipe that needs softened cream cheese but you're short on time? Learn How To Soften Cream Cheese Quickly so that you can get back to baking in no time. Theres a few ways to do it, and for one you don't even need a microwave!
Ingredients
- 1 block Cream Cheese, refrigerated
Equipment
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Medium sized bowl
Instructions
How To Soften Cream Cheese In The Microwave
- Unwrap the cream cheese: Unwrap the cream cheese. Place it on a microwave-safe plate only one block at a time.
- Microwave for 15 seconds: Set the timer for fifteen seconds and start the microwave.
- Add time if needed: If the cream cheese is not fully softened, microwave again for 8 seconds. If it's microwaved any longer, it will melt too much!
How To Soften Cream Cheese With Warm Water (No Microwave)
- Prepare a bowl: Add warm, not hot, water to a large bowl enough to fit the cream cheese.
- Add the cream cheese: Keep it wrapped in the wrapper and place it in the bowl for 10 minutes.
- Flip the cream cheese: Once the 10 minutes is up, flip the cream cheese to soften the other side until the cream cheese is fully ready.
How To Soften Cream Cheese Quickly At Room Temperature
- Remove from the wrapper: Carefully unwrap the cream cheese.
- Cut into cubes: Cut the cream cheese into small cubes using a knife.
- Wait 20 minutes: Let the cream cheese sit out for 20 minutes. It should be softened and ready to go! If not, wait a few more minutes.
Notes
IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP: Cream cheese contains a high percentage of fat and water, which can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria if left out at room temperature for too long. It's best to refrigerate or freeze the cream cheese after two hours.
Serving: 8piece, Calories: 0.4kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.01g, Protein: 0.01g, Fat: 0.04g, Saturated Fat: 0.03g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 0.1mg, Sodium: 0.4mg, Potassium: 0.2mg, Sugar: 0.01g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Calcium: 0.1mg
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