Does cooked cream cheese need to be refrigerated?

Yes, cooked cream cheese still needs to be refrigerated. While cooking will kill any harmful bacteria, cream cheese is still a perishable dairy product. Refrigerating cream cheese slows down the growth of new bacteria and helps to preserve its quality and texture.

Cooked cream cheese should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 to 4 days.