The Golden Girls had it right.
There are many reasons to love cheesecake, including that it freezes beautifully.
Cakes and cookies can most certainly be frozen for later, but can you freeze cheesecake too?
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Thankfully, you might.
Freezing is a foolproof way to have dessert ready at home for any occasion.
Whether you want to freeze a whole cheesecake or individual slices, here’s how.
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Can You Freeze Cheesecake?
Layered with fruit or drizzled with chocolate, this smooth and silky dessert is like no other.
But cheesecake can be time-consuming, and its a big task to undertake while actively cooking andentertaining familyand friends.
That’s why you shouldn’t let a single slice, wedge, or square go to waste.
Freezing is the best way to store it for later.
It only needs a few hours at room temperature to thaw (more on that below).
By making that cheesecake in advance, you are removing some stress from a busy time.
you could be more engaged with your guests and still impress them with an incredible dessert.
But you dont want to freeze it when it was just made.
confirm it has cooled completely before freezing.
Chilling it before unmolding will give it a chance to set firmly to withstand any handling.
I recommend 24 hours in the refrigerator before freezing, David says.
Double-wrap in plastic wrap, then in foil to prevent freezer burn.
If you’re defrosting a whole cheesecake, do it in the refrigerator overnight, not at room temperature.
Youll want to keep the remaining cheesecake tightly wrapped in the freezer.
Tips For Freezing Cheesecake
Can you freeze cheesecake with toppings?
Many of our favorite cheesecakes may be topped with something like fresh fruit.
Keep in mind even if the cheesecake can survive being frozen, the toppings may not.
Items high in water usually dont defrost well.
So, if there is fresh fruit or whipped cream on the cheesecake, remove it before freezing.
Cooked fruit toppings should freeze well because of their sugar content and concentration.
Does freezing cheesecake change the taste?
Sometimes we worry about freezing food, and that it will impact taste or quality.
But you don’t need to worry with cheesecake.
Freezing cheesecake is actually rather common with professionals.
Can you freeze a no-bake cheesecake?
Yes, you might freezeno-bake cheesecakesjust as you freeze regular cheesecake.
However, the end result may be not quite as great as the fresh version.
How do you know if thawed cheesecake is still safe to eat?
There should be no concerns with the safety of the cheesecake from freezing if properly handled before freezing.
But cheesecake that has been frozen for a while may have texture changes.
Freezing may change or decrease the flavor and lead to some grainy or crumbly texture, Galer says.
The longer cheesecake is kept frozen, the more likely these changes to the quality could happen.
Try these recipes for entertaining, holiday meals, orlate-night cravings.
If you plan to freeze for later, just remember to add toppings after thawing for best results.
