How to Soften Cream Cheese

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Fill a bowl with hot water and add the unopened pkg of cream cheese

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Remove and it's ready to use

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Great for frosting

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How to Soften Cream Cheese

Kitchen Hack

Why you'll ❤️ this Kitchen Hack

Saves time

No gadgets

No runny cream cheese

Fill a bowl with hot water and add the unopened pkg of cream cheese

Step 1

Remove and it's ready to use

Step 2

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