Yes, you can freeze cream cheese, but it is not always the same after thawing. It is usually better for baking, dips, casseroles, or cooked recipes than for spreading on a bagel.
Can you freeze cream cheese?
TL;DR
Yes. Cream cheese can be frozen, but the texture may turn grainy or crumbly after thawing.
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Freeze it in the original package if it is unopened, or wrap an opened block tightly before placing it in a freezer bag. Keep as much air out as possible so it does not dry out.
After thawing, stir it well. It may not look as smooth as fresh cream cheese, but it can still work nicely in cheesecake, frosting, dips, and baked dishes.
If you need cream cheese for a smooth fresh spread, buying a fresh package is usually the better move.
Cream cheese is freezer friendly enough for recipes, but not perfect for fresh spreading after it thaws.
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