How to Freeze Blue Cheese
Equipment
- airtight container
- marker or pen
- freezer bags
- plastic wrap
- aluminum foil
- cookie sheet
Ingredients
- Blue Cheese Block or Crumbles
Instructions
Block
- Take your block of blue cheese and tear off a sheet of plastic wrap large enough to totally cover it.
- Place the plastic wrap flat on the counter and put your cheese in the center of it.
- Secure the plastic wrap around the block of cheese leaving no parts exposed.
- optional: if you want to add extra protection, you can add a second layer of plastic wrap and/or a layer of aluminum foil.
- Toss your wrapped cheese into a freezer safe container or a freezer bag.
- Seal it up by zipping the bag shut after squeezing out all the air. If using a container, place the lid on the top of the container.
- Label the package with the date and toss it in the freezer.
Crumbles
- Spread your crumbles in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
- Pop the cookie sheet into the freezer for an hour or so.
- Dump your crumbles from the cookie sheet into a freezer bag or an airtight container.
- Press any air from the bag and zip it closed. With a container, secure the lid on top of it.
- Write the date on your package and pop it in the freezer.
Notes
Portioned Right: knowing how much you will need as you defrost it can allow you to decide how much to package together.
Keep it airtight: keeping as much air away from the blue cheese as possible will help maintain its quality for a longer period of time.
Fresh is best: freezing it when it is at maximum freshness will help to seal in the highest quality, taste and texture.