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 ...

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 ...

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Freezing cheese affects its flavor and texture, so only freeze what you intend to cook with. The cheese you serve with wine is best enjoyed fresh.

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.