Can Soft Cheese Be Frozen

Some cheesemaker on the dark web has reported that, well-wrapped and frozen for a relatively short time (two weeks), high-fat, soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert can freeze and thaw without growing grainy. If the choice is between throwing away cheese or freezing it, definitely opt for freezing.

Can you freeze cream cheese in plastic container?

If you want to; however; it won’t hurt anything. If you are wanting to freeze cream cheese that comes in a plastic container, you may want to be careful that freezing it in the container doesn’t cause the container to crack or split; effectively exposing your cream cheese to freezer burn.

Can you freeze soft cheese like Philadelphia?

Yes, you can freeze Philadelphia cheese. In fact, you can freeze cream cheese no matter which brand it is. … The cream cheese won’t be as creamy and is best used for cooking, such as in sauces, rather than spreading or bread or crackers. That doesn’t mean it’s not worth freezing though!