The wrapped cheese should then be placed in an airtight ziplock bag or container. This is essential to prevent dry air from getting into the cheese and causing freezer burn. Shredded cheese for pizza toppings or cooking can be added straight out of the bag without thawing.
Additionally, the quality can be improved by tempering the cheese in the refrigerator after thawing. This means leaving it in the refrigerator for a few days to several weeks, depending on the type , to let it ripen a little 5 , Cheese that has been frozen is best suited for cooked dishes in which changes to texture are less noticeable, such as in sauces or on pizza and grilled cheese sandwiches.
To freeze cheese, portion, wrap, and pack it in an airtight container before rapidly freezing it. Use it within 6—9 months. Frozen cheese should be thawed in the refrigerator and is best used in cooked dishes. Freezing cheese can reduce waste and prolong shelf life. Higher-fat, industrially produced cheeses like cheddar are better suited for freezing than soft cheeses and delicate, handcrafted varieties.
Overall, cheese is best enjoyed fresh for maximal flavor and texture, though freezing can be a convenient way to keep some cheeses on hand for use in cooking.
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Feta cheese is a fresh, white cheese that is a staple of Greek cuisine. So go ahead and wrap up that unused cheese and stick it in the freezer. For the condensation problem, I would defrost it in the fridge, to minimize this problem.
I would be careful about freezing cheddar cheese. I'm not sure why that cheese seemed to struggle during the defrosting process. I thought that fresh mozzarella or the cream cheese would be the problem, but it wasn't. Though I did not use this cheese in my experiment, I have successfully frozen many a lasagna and stuffed shells filled with ricotta cheese. I imagine that freezing it as a whole in a container would not work out so well, so just freeze it when it is already prepared in a dish.
I find that freezing cheddar does make it a little crumbly. It may be that the quality of the cheese plays a role. Even so, freezing cheddar for use in food is a very good idea. I always remember my mom hand shred a big block of cheese or she would have us kids do it and then she would freeze the extra not used immediately.
I've only done that a few time but have never tried to freeze a block so I'm glad you've done the experiment for us! Incidentally, I have frozen cheese. It's a great way to store a large amount away for later. The only thing is that you should slice it into pieces that are not too thick to easily freeze, and wrap them up to make them airtight so that you have no problem with freezer burn.
We were always told not to freeze normal cheese, but that any cheese covered in wax can be frozen for up to 6 months. And we do it frequently! You often get offers on orders of Welsh Cheese brands at food markets if you buy more than 3 so we stock up and just freeze them all till we want one. Great helpful hub! This is something new to me and it is great to bookmark and share.
We always have 4 blocks of Cheddar and Mozzarella cheeses when they go on sale, but we consume it fast for sandwiches, homemade personal pizzas, additional toppings for pizza from the grocery, on salads, on pastas, garlic-cheese toasted breads, etc.
If there will be a need for a longer shelf life, then, I won't hesitate to try freezing it. Thank you for the tips and congratulations for a wonderful hub!
Congrats on HOTD. I have always wondered about cream cheese. I always want to buy a ton when it's on sale and now I will! Thanks for the info.
Great hub! Mother used to freeze cheese. All it really did to cheddar was make it a little crumbly when you tried to slice it.
In cooking, it was virtually the same. I love the picture on the front as I love cheese , more into savoury snacks with a glass of wine , Congratulations on a great hub! Great experiment--very interesting! Congrats on your Hub of the Day award for this well-done post. Hey, I needed this info! I've been buying more stuff on sale lately to save money and a lot of it ends up in the freezer. But I have not frozen any cheese.
I guess I've been a little nervous about it. You have given me the courage to give it a try. Voted up and useful on this HOTD. My mother also used to freeze milk when she got it on sale.
Of course a little space needs to be left at the top of the gallon jug for expansion so some must be poured out and used before freezing. Up and useful votes. Julie I enjoyed this hub. I never actually thought about freezing cheese only because it does not last that long around my house.. I enjoyed your bio also. Is there a reason you add a bio? Do you do that all the time? Just curious.. Very useful! I love your picture of the little test baggies. So scientific!
I am glad to know that freezing the cheese won't hurt it, because when the groceries were put up last week a block of mozzarella accidentally got placed in the freezer, and I was wondering whether or not it was ruined. I know you can freeze milk, so I was optimistic.
Now I am relieved! Voting up and congrats on HOTD! Great experiment and hub!! I have also frozen cottage cheese before with no issues - I use it in my lasagna instead of ricotta. I love that you can freeze many types of cheese, so when it goes on sale you can stock up!!!
Super article! HOTD changed in the past 2 hours at 3 p. It was a totally different hub a couple of hours ago. The answer, you may be pleased to know, is yes. You can indeed freeze cheese, but it depends on the type. The best way to freeze cheese is to grate it and then pop it in a freezer bag. You can also cut it into small pieces before wrapping tightly in clingfilm. If you can, avoid freezing cheese in large blocks as it will then lose moisture and become crumbly, according to the Dairy Council of Northern Ireland.
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