May be wrapped in plastic or foil and refrigerated until ready to use, taking out at least 1/2 hour before serving so cream cheese is scoopable. Don't be tempted to heat this, it is meant to be served cold/room temp. It's a unique flavor so I don't add or subtract any ingredients as it will drastically change the outcome.

*I use reduced fat cream cheese for this out of personal preference and no one knows the difference.

*Recipe easily halved if serving to fewer people. If having the recipe, I use a glass pie plate instead of a casserole dish.