Freezing certain cheeses is possible. Properly controlled, freezing preserves taste and texture, provided you choose the right cheeses.
You love cheese, but you never have time to finish it before it loses its freshness ? According to an article from TF1 Infofreezing can be an effective solution to extend the life of your cheeses while retaining their flavors. Rather than throwing away a piece close to its deadline, simply store it properly so you can enjoy it later and avoid waste.
What cheeses can be frozen?
To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is important to choose the right cheeses. Hard varietiessuch as Comté, Gruyère, Emmental or Parmesan, tolerate freezing very well. Likewise, uncooked pressed cheeses, such as Cantal, Gouda and Cheddar, fit perfectly.
A tip that is fairly well known to the public consists of storing cheeses directly in their original packagingthen place them in a bag or an airtight box, for greater security. Freezing these cheeses preserves their taste and texture, provided, as our colleagues specify, never refreeze a product that has already been thawed. By following this precaution, you can fully enjoy your cheeses, without risk of disappointment when tasting them.
Cheeses to freeze with care
Not all cheeses react the same way to cold. First, among those to absolutely avoidwe include petit-suisses, faitselles and fromage blanc. On the side soft pastasuch as Brie, Camembert, Coulommiers or Chaource, the softness tends to decrease and the texture becomes slightly floury after freezing. For these cheeses, freezing remains possible, but their texture may sufferyou have been warned!
To best preserve their flavors, it is recommended to use them in a hot dish or in a salad. Ensuite, blue cheesessuch as Roquefort, blue cheese or Gorgonzola, are also delicate. Due to their high water content, their texture and taste can slightly change after freezing. To limit its impact, it is recommended to integrate them into cooked disheswhich allows their flavors to be preserved as best as possible.
Finally, some fresh cheeses require even more caution. This is the case of ricotta or Boursin which do not freeze ideally, according to the indications of the Boursin and Galbani brands. Mozzarella, on the other hand, can be frozen. Galbani, however, specifies: “provided you let it defrost slowly at room temperature and never microwave“.
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