Defense Acquisition Research Journal (ARJ) - is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal published by the Defense Acquisition University (DAU). All submissions receive a blind review to ensure impartial evaluation.
Cream cheese should be unrefrigerated for no more than 2 hours.
Cream cheese can be left out of the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 hours. Leaving it out at room temperature for longer periods can result in harmful bacteria growth. For optimum freshness, cream cheese should be kept in an environment of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.