Yes! When making a no bake cheesecake, before you beat the cream cheese it’s always better to soften it. This is because when it is too solid, it won’t mix well. You’ll end up with lumps in your homemade whipped cream cheese mixture. The easiest way to soften it is to take it out of the fridge 30 minutes beforehand. A block or tub should only need about 30 minutes (1 hour max) to soften at room temperature.