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This quick tip comes from the folks at Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese. I hope you find it helpful.
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To quickly soften cream cheese all you need to do:
Completely unwrap the cream cheese and remove the wrapper.
Place the cream cheese on a microwaveable plate and microwave for 10 seconds on HIGH or until softened.
Add 15 seconds for each additional 8 ounce brick of cream cheese.