Ideally, freeze an unopened package, as the exposure to air is what speeds up cream cheese's perishable nature. If freezing an opened package, first wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or store it in an ...

Another advantage of cream cheese is that it contains less lactose than milk, making it more tolerable for people with lactose sensitivity. And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute ...

Hands down, the worst thing about cream cheese is that it's perishable—because everything else about it is delicious, whether on its own or folded into a sweet like a batch of cream cheese whipped ...

Maybe you stocked up on cream cheese when it was on sale and realized after you got it home that the expiration date is in a day or two. Or perhaps you have a bunch of leftover cream cheese from a ...

Sometimes, food piles up in the fridge. A red onion is shoved into the back corner, while pasta sauce is lost among other jars. This may mean you pick up an extra ingredient on your grocery run – one ...

You've got a short window to soften your cream cheese safely. Cream cheese should not sit out at room temperature for more than two hours due to the risk of bacterial growth and food poisoning.