Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 3: At room temperature
• Warnings
• Necessities

A recipe often states that you must soften cream cheese before you can use it. Whether you're making a cheesecake, a dip, or just want to make a piece of cream cheese spreadable, there are several ways to get cream cheese soft. The method you choose depends on how much time you have before starting your recipe.

To step

Method 1 of 3: At room temperature

1. Continue to heat the cream cheese for 10 minutes at a time until it has the desired consistency.

Warnings

• Be careful not to microwave the cream cheese for too long. The cheese will melt if you heat it for too long.

Necessities

• Cream cheese
• Scale
• Warm water
• Plastic bag or cling film
• Knife
• Microwave
• Microwave bowl