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How to Soften Cream Cheese in a Water Bath

Renee' Groskreutz
Cream cheese, when softened, is easier to spread or combine with other ingredients smoothly. The baggie method ensures water doesn't reach the cream cheese.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 1 8-oz pkg cream cheese, softened
Calories 794 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8- oz. Cream cheese in foil packet
  • Large bowl
  • Quart-sized zipper baggie
  • Hot water
  • Lid or large plate

Instructions
 

  • Remove the cream cheese from the box but leave it in the foil wrapping.
  • Heat up some water. You can either heat it in the microwave for about a minute, or you can let your tap water get hot and use that. Note: The water should not be boiling, but it should be hot to the touch.
  • Unseal the foil packet but keep the cream cheese in it. Place the foil-wrapped packet in the baggie. Ensure it's completely sealed.
  • Place the baggie into the large bowl of water.
  • Cover with a plate or lid.
  • After 15 minutes, it should be soft
  • Remove the cream cheese from the bowl and place it on a plate. Before removing the foil, gently press on the cream cheese to make sure it has plenty of give.
  • If it doesn't feel soft enough, place it back in the water for another 5 minutes and check again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 794kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 14gFat: 78gSaturated Fat: 46gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 722mgSugar: 9g
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