How to Freeze Cheese
Choose the right cheese.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose the right cheese.
Hard, very hard and semi-hard cheese will freeze, although some cheeses will be crumbly after freezing (but will still taste good).
On the other hand, soft cheese does not freeze well, such as cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and cream cheese, so don't freeze these varieties.
Varieties include:
Very hard cheese:
Pecorino, Romano Parmesan Hard cheese:
Cheddar, Swiss, Edam, Gouda and Colby Semi-hard/soft cheese:
Havarti, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Provolone, Brick, Camembert, Brie Soft cheese:
Ricotta, feta, cottage cheese, cream cheese.
Detailed Guide
Hard, very hard and semi-hard cheese will freeze, although some cheeses will be crumbly after freezing (but will still taste good).
On the other hand, soft cheese does not freeze well, such as cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and cream cheese, so don't freeze these varieties.
Varieties include:
Very hard cheese:
Pecorino, Romano Parmesan Hard cheese:
Cheddar, Swiss, Edam, Gouda and Colby Semi-hard/soft cheese:
Havarti, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Provolone, Brick, Camembert, Brie Soft cheese:
Ricotta, feta, cottage cheese, cream cheese.
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