Don’t let good cream cheese go bad!
And so you’re wondering: Can you freeze cream cheeseand does freezing cream cheese affect its quality?
Can You Freeze Cream Cheese?
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The short answer: Yes, cream cheese can be frozen and thawed.
But you do risk changing the texture of your cream cheese a bit.
The chilled air will create more crystallization, giving your cream cheese massive freezer burn.
Victor Protasio
you’re able to freeze your cream cheese directly in the foil wrapper if it’s unopened.
That way, you’re free to take out and thaw just the amount you need.
How Long Will Cream Cheese Last in the Freezer?
Victor Protasio
You shouldn’t leave cream cheese in the freezer indefinitely.
If you forgotor have a last-minute hankering for cheesecakeyou can thaw it more quickly in the microwave.
Just unwrap the cream cheese and microwave it in 30-second bursts at half-power until it’s creamy again.
GREG DUPREE
That means you likely won’t notice any change in texture that happened during the freeze-thaw cycle.
