Goat cheese is easy to let go to waste, but it’s surprisingly easy to freeze and save for much longer than just a few weeks. Here’s how to freeze goat cheese the right way.
Course Ingredient Storage
Cuisine American, European
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Equipment
plastic wrap
ziplock bags
Ingredients
goat cheesesolid or spreadable
Instructions
Solid Goat Cheese
Cut cheese into 1-inch cubes. Tightly wrap each cube in plastic wrap, ensuring there is no excess air. Place the wrapped cubes in a ziplock bag and mark or label with today’s date. Store for up to 6 months.
Spreadable Goat Cheese
Roll the cheese into balls, each about 1-inch in diameter
Wrap each ball in plastic wrap, removing any air bubbles. Place balls in a ziplock bag and mark with today’s date. Store for up to 6 months.
Thawing
When ready to use, remove the cheese from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator. Leave to thaw overnight.