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It's considered a 'gel' by some...and there are reports here of people having their 'dangerous and threatening' bagels confiscated because of the cream cheese combined with a likely hungry screener.
I would get the cheese in a plastic container, pop that in your pocket and let them x-ray the dry bagel - re-assemble once airside.