Remove cream cheese from its cardboard and foil wrapping.Cube into 1 inch squares using a sharp knife.
Cube into 1 inch squares using a sharp knife.
Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.
Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.Place near the oven or in a sunny corner for a faster defrosting time.
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Additional Methods
Microwave Cream Cheese
Remove cardboard and foil packaging.
Place on a microwave safe plate.
Microwave on high power for 20 seconds in 5 second intervals.
Add 10 seconds for every additional 8 ounces of cream cheese.
Water Bath
Remove cream cheese from cardboard packaging but leave its foil wrapping.
Place cream cheese in a medium size bowl of very warm water and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Rotate package every 5 minutes until cream cheese has reached desired temperature.
Room Temperature
Remove foil packaging.
Place cream cheese on plate.
Cover cold cream cheese and plate with plastic wrapping and set out on the counter.
Place near the oven or in a sunny corner for a faster defrosting time.
Microwave
Remove cardboard and foil packaging.
Place on a microwave safe plate.
Microwave on high power for 20 seconds in 5 second intervals.
Add 10 seconds for every additional 8 ounces of cream cheese.
Pro tip: it is best to only microwave 2, 8 ounce packages at a time.
Thawing Frozen Cream Cheese
Defrost in the refrigerator for 24 hours. It is best to use thawed cream cheese in baked or cooked dishes where the difference will not be easily detected.
Tip
Do not leave cream cheese unrefrigerated overnight, or longer than two hours.