Cheese Database

How to freeze cheese

Freeze a firm cheese for cooking. A soft cheese will not come back the same.

What can be frozen

A firm or hard cheese freezes better than a fresh or soft one. Grate it first, or cut it into the amount you will use in one dish. A bloomy round or a fresh cheese turns wet and grainy after it thaws.

How to pack it

Wrap the cheese so air does not reach the cut face. A closed bag keeps it from taking on freezer smells. Use it within a few months. Thaw it in the refrigerator, not on the counter.

Cook with it

Thawed cheese loses the texture you want on a board. Stir it into a sauce, a bake, or a grilled sandwich. Do not refreeze a piece you have already thawed.